N6136T

Substantial
Minor

MAULE M 7-235S/N: 4076C

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 10, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA093
Location
Lake Havasu, AZ
Event ID
20140110X15547
Coordinates
34.571109, -114.358055
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilots' failure to verify the landing gear position prior to the water landing and the pilot/examiner's failure to adequately monitor the pilot.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6136T
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
4076C
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
M 7-235

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1413 E MAIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CLARKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
AR 72830-9436
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that following an uneventful takeoff in the amphibious float equipped airplane, he intended on performing a water landing at a nearby lake as part of his checkride. During the water landing, the airplane immediately nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot stated that he had become distracted after takeoff and did not retract the landing gear for the water landing. The designated pilot examiner onboard the airplane, reported that he did not confirm the position of the landing gear prior to the water landing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# WPR14CA093