Accident Details
Date
Friday, December 15, 2006
NTSB Number
MIA07CA027
Location
Palm Beach Gard, FL
Event ID
20070201X00127
Coordinates
26.450000, -80.683334
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N554FS
Make
RICHARD F. SHELDON
Serial Number
AP2A0031
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SHELDON RICHARD F
Address
18611 LOXAHATCHEE RIVER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
JUPITER
State / Zip Code
FL 33458-3421
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was taking off on the Inter-Coastal Waterway, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and during the takeoff roll the aircraft hit a swell which catapulted it airborne. The aircraft then stalled, and descended impacting the water first with its left wing, incurring substantial damage. According to the pilot, prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the aircraft or any of its systems.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA07CA027