Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 31, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA217
Location
White Lake, NY
Event ID
20061218X01805
Coordinates
43.549999, -75.150001
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor's failure to ensure the landing gear was retracted prior to attempting a water landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LEGACY AVIATION AND SALES LLC
Address
5035 EAST 34 NORTH
City
RIRIE
State / Zip Code
ID 83443
Country
United States
Analysis
According to pilot and witness statements, the certificated, single-engine-land private pilot was in the front seat of the float-equipped PA-18-150, receiving water landing instruction from the flight instructor in the rear seat. The airplane made a water landing with the wheels down, and nosed over. There were no mechanical anomalies noted. The flight instructor did not reply to requests for information.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA217