Summary
On November 10, 2007, a Sea & Air Sales Searey (N2PR) was involved in an accident near Sanford, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to raise the landing gear prior to a water landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention.
According to the pilot of the amateur-built Searey, after taking off from a land-based airport, he was distracted by a conversation with his passenger and by boats on the river where he subsequently landed with the landing gear still down. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over, and the wing spar was damaged.
This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC08CA030. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2PR.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to raise the landing gear prior to a water landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the pilot of the amateur-built Searey, after taking off from a land-based airport, he was distracted by a conversation with his passenger and by boats on the river where he subsequently landed with the landing gear still down. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over, and the wing spar was damaged.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA030