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November 14, 2015 · Consolidated Aeronautics LAKE LA-4 200 · N1204L
Morganton, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Morganton, NC
Aircraft
Consolidated Aeronautics LAKE LA-4 200 (1975)
Tail Number
N1204L
Operator
Converting Solutions
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA062
According to the pilot of the amphibious airplane, during the takeoff run on a lake with choppy water, the airplane encountered about a six inch high wave and water-looped. The pilot reported that upon encountering the wave, the airplane's nose pitched up, the airplane ascended momentarily, then settled to the water. When the airplane settled into the water, the right sponson and wing impacted the water and immediately spun the aircraft to the right. The airplanes right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the departure, resulting in substantial damage to the airplanes right wing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the amphibious airplane, during the takeoff run on a lake with choppy water, the airplane encountered about a six inch high wave and water-looped. The pilot reported that upon encountering the wave, the airplane's nose pitched up, the airplane ascended momentarily, then settled to the water. When the airplane settled into the water, the right sponson and wing impacted the water and immediately spun the aircraft to the right. The airplanes right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftConsolidated Aeronautics LAKE LA-4 200
Tail NumberN1204L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorConverting Solutions
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 5 C
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC