Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 31, 2013
NTSB Number
ANC13CA052
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20130604X22252
Coordinates
64.856666, -148.854995
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 inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4571K
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U2060464
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1560 CLUB DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TARPON SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
FL 34689-7027
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he had flown to a remote lake to practice touch-and-go landings, in a float-equipped airplane, on glassy water. On his first landing, the airplane touched down in a slight nose-low attitude, and the right float struck the water. The airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings, and right lift strut. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC13CA052