Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 27, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA254
Location
Erie, MI
Event ID
20200629X55704
Coordinates
41.776390, -83.446945
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
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