Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 12, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC08CA035
Location
Orlando, FL
Event ID
20080415X00480
Coordinates
28.433610, -81.488052
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging , and a nose-over event.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SMITH RICKEY J
Address
642 CHAPEL LN
City
PORT SAINT JOE
State / Zip Code
FL 33256
Country
United States
Analysis
The airline transport-rated pilot of the Cessna 180 float plane stated that "during what started as a normal landing, the bow of the right float submerged and flipped the plane over." The airplane came to rest inverted, and sustained a bent wing spar and firewall. The pilot report over 25,000 hours of flight experience, and 30 hours in make and model. He did not report any deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA035