Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 4, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA068
Location
Hartland, ME
Event ID
20150514X14618
Coordinates
44.929443, -69.519721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PARROTT CHARLES F
Address
400 N BRIDGTON RD
City
BRIDGTON
State / Zip Code
ME 04009-4620
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during a landing to a lake, the float equipped airplane hit the water, porpoised, and flipped over. The pilot reported that the airplane "flipped over like a ground loop" and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA068