N108SRPROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC SEAREY LSA2017-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC SEAREY LSAS/N: 1002

Summary

On July 13, 2017, a Progressive Aerodyne INC SEAREY LSA (N108SR) was involved in an incident near Spicewood, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear before landing on water.

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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA409. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N108SR.

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

Registration
Make
PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC
Serial Number
1002
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
SEAREY LSASREY
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SEAREY LSA

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