N59262

Substantial
Minor

Volmer VJ22S/N: F-2

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

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