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November 1, 2009 · Piper PA-18-150 · N4070Z
Three Lakes, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Three Lakes, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N4070Z
Operator
Richard Kluver
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA038
The pilot reported that he was landing the float equipped airplane on a lake. The winds were light and the lake had about 3 inch ripples on the water. He reported that the touchdown appeared normal, but a few seconds later the right wing went up and the left wing dipped in the water. The left wing was bent upward and sustained substantial damage. A witness reported that he observed the airplane flying slow over the water in a left bank when the airplane “dropped into the lake” with the left wing hitting the water. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing the float equipped airplane on a lake. The winds were light and the lake had about 3 inch ripples on the water. He reported that the touchdown appeared normal, but a few seconds later the right wing went up and the left wing dipped in the water. The left wing was bent upward and sustained substantial damage. A witness reported that he observed the airplane flying slow over the water in a left bank when the airplane “dropped into the lake” with the left wing hitting the water. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportThree Lakes Marina (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN4070Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Kluver
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO