Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 13, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA409
Location
Spicewood, TX
Event ID
20170714X05226
Coordinates
30.498056, -98.093612
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 failure to retract the landing gear before landing on water.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BLUE SKIES & CALM WATERS LLC
Address
107 SLEAT DR
City
BRIARCLIFF
State / Zip Code
TX 78669-2422
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of an amphibious float-equipped airplane reported that he had failed to retract the landing gear before landing on water. The fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA409