N190BA

Substantial
None

AVIAT A1S/N: 1447

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 14, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA357
Location
Garrison, MN
Event ID
20090615X65441
Coordinates
46.224166, -93.858886
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 improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the water and subsequent loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT
Serial Number
1447
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2020
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
12
FAA Model
208B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BERING AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 1650
City
NOME
State / Zip Code
AK 99762-1650
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he attempted to land the float-equipped airplane on a lake with “glassy water” conditions. He made an approach to the lake where he could use the shoreline as a reference, and where some ripples on the surface of the lake made it possible for him to attempt a normal water landing. He reported that he “apparently” flew over the ripples. The nose of the right float hit the water first and the airplane started to porpoise. He pulled the nose up and added power to perform a go-around. The airplane was approaching the shoreline so he cut the power. The airplane landed on the water and slid up the embankment with both wings impacting trees causing substantial damage to 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# CEN09CA357