N444LT

Substantial
None

Anthony J. Bencivenga Aventura IIS/N: AP2A0094

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 1, 2007
NTSB Number
MIA07CA138
Location
Okeechobee, FL
Event ID
20071017X01597
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the pilot being inadvertently ejected and the airplane's impact with the water during an uncontrolled descent.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N444LT
Make
ANTHONY J. BENCIVENGA
Serial Number
AP2A0094
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
Aventura IIFK9
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BENCIVENGA ANTHONY J
Address
18601 MACH ONE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT SAINT LUCIE
State / Zip Code
FL 34987-3234
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated he departed from the Okeechobee Airport and headed toward the lake to practice touch and go landings on the water. When he arrived at the lake, he turned into the wind, which caused the nose of the airplane to rise. He over corrected, causing the nose to dip sharply. He had his hand on the throttle. The abrupt movement made him apply full throttle and push the flight controls to the left, which the airplane made a sharp left turn throwing him out the right side of the airplane. The airplane leveled itself off and flew about a mile before it came down and flipped over in the shallow water. A friend, whom was flying with him in his own airplane, saw what had happened. The friend called for help and got the attention of a nearby fisherman, which come to his aid and brought him to the shore. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA07CA138