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April 19, 2009 · American Longevity Searey · N915TR
Littleton, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Littleton, NC
Aircraft
American Longevity Searey
Tail Number
N915TR
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA254
The amphibian pilot departed from a paved runway, and planned a water landing on a lake near a small island. At touchdown, the airplane nearly nosed over, but came to rest upright, though it ultimately sank. The forward section of the hull, wing struts, wing structure, and landing gear all sustained damage during the accident sequence. The pilot later stated that he failed to raise the landing gear after his initial departure from the runway, and that he never used the landing checklist onboard the airplane during the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
The amphibian pilot departed from a paved runway, and planned a water landing on a lake near a small island. At touchdown, the airplane nearly nosed over, came to rest upright, but ultimately sank. The forward section of the hull, wing struts, wing structure, and landing gear all sustained damage during the accident sequence. The pilot later stated that he failed to raise the landing gear after his initial departure from the runway, and he never used the checklist onboard the airplane during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:12 EDT
Nearest Airport1nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Longevity Searey
Tail NumberN915TR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 UL · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC