Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 24, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR13CA055
Location
Needles, CA
Event ID
20121126X20142
Coordinates
34.780620, -114.589019
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The flight instructor, while demonstrating a water landing to the pilot receiving instruction, did not maintain proper alignment with the landing surface, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
N2224 DNR INC
Address
3538 PINE TREE CT NE
City
ROCHESTER
State / Zip Code
MN 55906-2025
Country
United States
Analysis
The certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing instruction to the airline transport pilot in a float-equipped airplane. During the CFI’s demonstration of a water landing, the airplane impacted the water’s surface misaligned with the intended landing path. A postaccident examination revealed that the airframe was substantially damaged during the hard landing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA055