Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 16, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA078
Location
Mineral, VA
Event ID
20150519X02228
Coordinates
38.072776, -77.820556
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's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed water taxi in rough water conditions, resulting in a collision with a dock.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1105L
Make
CONSOLIDATED AERONAUTICS
Serial Number
696
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
LAKE LA4-200
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WRIGHT R WILLIAM G
Address
418B BARTOW MUNICIPAL ARPRT
Status
Deregistered
City
BARTOW
State / Zip Code
FL 33830-8729
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during high-speed taxi after a water landing, he encountered the wake from a boat. The sponson (float) "caught the water" on the second wave and the airplane made a right turn. The airplane subsequently impacted a dock resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact 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# GAA15CA078