Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 10, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC08CA030
Location
Sanford, FL
Event ID
20080321X00360
Coordinates
28.816667, -81.258331
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
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)
Name
SPINOZA JULIAN J
Address
9122 KENTON RD
City
WESLEY CHAPEL
State / Zip Code
FL 33545-2209
Country
United States
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