N59262Volmer VJ222020-06-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Volmer VJ22S/N: F-2

Summary

On June 27, 2020, a Volmer VJ22 (N59262) was involved in an accident near Erie, MI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane’s wheels were retracted before attempting a water landing, resulting in a nose over during touch down. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a checklist available to the pilot.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA254. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59262.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 27, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA254
Location
Erie, MI
Event ID
20200629X55704
Coordinates
41.776390, -83.446945
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane’s wheels were retracted before attempting a water landing, resulting in a nose over during touch down. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a checklist available to the pilot.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VOLMER
Serial Number
F-2
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
VJ22VJ22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VJ22

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TABBERT WILLIAM STANLEY
Address
2340 AIRPORT DR
City
DIAMONDHEAD
State / Zip Code
MS 39525-3100
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA254