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April 1, 2012 · Lake LA-4-200 · N32LB
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Aircraft
Lake LA-4-200
Tail Number
N32LB
Operator
Sheble Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA151
The pilot stated that he was performing a water landing in a cove with gusty wind conditions. The airplane touched down twice and, on the third touchdown, veered violently to the left. He believed that he either “chined and waterlooped” or that the left sponson contacted the water first. Both sponsons and the left wing tip were substantially damaged. Additionally, the left side of the airplane’s nose and left fuselage at the pilot entry station were wrinkled and bent.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was performing a water landing and believes the left sponson contacted the water about the same time as the hull. The airplane water-looped, bending both sponsons and the left wing tip. Additionally, the left side of the airplane’s nose and left fuselage at the pilot entry station were wrinkled and bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLake LA-4-200
Tail NumberN32LB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSheble Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 25 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC