Summary
On August 28, 2000, a Flurry AVENTURA II (N106DF) was involved in an incident near Benton, IL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadvertent wheel down landing in water.
On August 28, 2000, at 1725 central daylight time, a Flurry Aventura II, N106DF, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a wheels down touch and go on Rend Lake, near Benton, Illinois. The local flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the flight. No flight plan was on file. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The personal flight originated from Benton Municipal Airport, near Benton, Illinois at 1720.
In his written statement, the pilot said that he departed from Benton Municipal Airport and "...did touch [and] go in Rend Lake with gear down." He stated, "Aircraft flipped over and floated on surface of water." He further stated, "Visibility good, wind mild, water calm." The pilot's safety...
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI00LA275. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N106DF.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's inadvertent wheel down landing in water.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 28, 2000, at 1725 central daylight time, a Flurry Aventura II, N106DF, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a wheels down touch and go on Rend Lake, near Benton, Illinois. The local flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the flight. No flight plan was on file. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The personal flight originated from Benton Municipal Airport, near Benton, Illinois at 1720.
In his written statement, the pilot said that he departed from Benton Municipal Airport and "...did touch [and] go in Rend Lake with gear down." He stated, "Aircraft flipped over and floated on surface of water." He further stated, "Visibility good, wind mild, water calm." The pilot's safety recommendation was, "Remember to put gear up before touch [and] go on water."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI00LA275