Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA343
Location
Soldatna, AK
Event ID
20190611X81952
Coordinates
60.320278, -150.597229
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 attempt to land on water in an airplane that was not equipped with floats.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WRAITH DAVID BENJAMIN LEE
Address
7362 W PARKS HWY # 197
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-9300
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane with tundra tires reported that, he made an approach to the lake. He flew the approach, and landed the airplane in the water, "Only then did I realize that I was still on wheels." Water entered the flight deck and the airplane sank.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen.
The pilot reported that there were no 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# GAA19CA343