Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 1, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA151
Location
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Event ID
20120402X52218
Coordinates
34.476016, -114.361630
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot did not maintain directional control during a water touchdown.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N32LB
Make
LAKE
Serial Number
631
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SHEBLE JOSEPH F III
Address
600 HIGHWAY 95
Status
Deregistered
City
BULLHEAD CITY
State / Zip Code
AZ 86429-5007
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was performing a water landing and believes the left sponson contacted the water about the same time as the hull. The airplane water-looped, bending both sponsons and the left wing tip. Additionally, the left side of the airplane’s nose and left fuselage at the pilot entry station were wrinkled and bent.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA151