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July 7, 2023 · Good James AIR CAM · N38HP
Caswell Beach, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Caswell Beach, NC
Aircraft
Good James AIR CAM (2002)
Tail Number
N38HP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA290
After a successful landing in the open sea, the pilot reported that the water was rougher than it appeared from the air and while making a subsequent take off attempt, the right float caught a swell and the airplane spun to the right resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The airplane came to rest inverted in the water. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly evaluate the sea state during an open sea landing and subsequent takeoff attempt resulting in an inadvertent impact with the water.
Full Narrative
After a successful landing in the open sea, the pilot reported that the water was rougher than it appeared from the air and while making a subsequent take off attempt, the right float caught a swell and the airplane spun to the right resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The airplane came to rest inverted in the water. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGood James AIR CAM
Tail NumberN38HP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100 | Rotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time08:30
Weather SourceWFAC