N106DF

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."