Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 3, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA249
Location
Heron, MT
Event ID
20110605X24354
Coordinates
48.058334, -115.901664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The floatplane's collision with a submerged object during a water landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RUSK BILL W
Address
1201 FORSYTHIA AVE
City
SANDPOINT
State / Zip Code
ID 83864-9299
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that from his airborne perspective, the river looked suitable for landing his float plane. He did not observe any sand bar or obstacles in the water. The pilot stated that his descent into the water was normal, and he landed with the current. Upon touchdown the airplane, which was only equipped with floats, immediately nosed over and sank. The pilot said the front of the right float was ripped off in the landing. The pilot inflated his emergency flotation device and swam to shore.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA249