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February 23, 2025 · Decker Daniel B Searey · N40DJ
Tavares, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Tavares, FL
Aircraft
Decker Daniel B Searey (2010)
Tail Number
N40DJ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA124
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built amphibous airplane reported that the wind was variable at 4 knots while he was attempting to land on a lake. The approach was normal; however, the airplane bounced 1 to 3 ft upon touchdown. The pilot opted not to abort the landing and recalled that when the airplane next contacted the water, the (open) cockpit was filled with water. The forward portion of the fuselage was substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that the accident could have been prevented with more training on “…the importance of keeping the nose up during water landings.”
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper flare during a bounced water landing, which resulted in a nose-down and submersion of the airplane’s open cockpit in the water.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built amphibous airplane reported that the wind was variable at 4 knots while he was attempting to land on a lake. The approach was normal; however, the airplane bounced 1 to 3 ft upon touchdown. The pilot opted not to abort the landing and recalled that when the airplane next contacted the water, the (open) cockpit was filled with water. The forward portion of the fuselage was substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that the accident could have been prevented with more training on “…the importance of keeping the nose up during water landings.”
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportTavares Seaplane Base (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDecker Daniel B Searey
Tail NumberN40DJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 914 Turbo · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC