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June 11, 2019 · Maule MX7 180A · N61339

Soldatna, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Soldatna, AK
Aircraft
Maule MX7 180A (1994)
Tail Number
N61339
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA343

The pilot was flying an airplane equipped with tundra tires. He reported that, while landing the airplane on water, he realized that he "was still on [the] wheels"; it was not equipped with floats. Water entered the flight deck, the pilot egressed, and the airplane sank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Wet surface-Effect on operation - C

Full Narrative

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane with tundra tires reported that, he made an approach to the lake. He flew the approach, and landed the airplane in the water, "Only then did I realize that I was still on wheels." Water entered the flight deck and the airplane sank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportMackeys Lakes (0nm WNW)
RunwayS
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width1000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule MX7 180A
Tail NumberN61339
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C4F · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 46
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time02:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data