N4070Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-8081

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 1, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN10CA038
Location
Three Lakes, WI
Event ID
20091104X43241
Coordinates
45.790000, -89.120834
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 and touchdown during the water landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8081
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
N333BC LLC
Address
9125 SPRING VALLEY RD
City
FRANKTOWN
State / Zip Code
CO 80116-8205
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing the float equipped airplane on a lake. The winds were light and the lake had about 3 inch ripples on the water. He reported that the touchdown appeared normal, but a few seconds later the right wing went up and the left wing dipped in the water. The left wing was bent upward and sustained substantial damage. A witness reported that he observed the airplane flying slow over the water in a left bank when the airplane “dropped into the lake” with the left wing hitting the water. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction 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# CEN10CA038