N40SRSEAREY LSX2023-05-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SEAREY LSXS/N: 1LK618C

Summary

On May 03, 2023, a Searey LSX (N40SR) was involved in an incident near Pottsboro, TX. All 2 people 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 a water landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40SR.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA180
Location
Pottsboro, TX
Event ID
20230509127504
Coordinates
33.843546, -96.662223
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SEAREY
Serial Number
1LK618C
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
LSXBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1111 COUNTY ROAD 23220
Status
Deregistered
City
PARIS
State / Zip Code
TX 75460-5123
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# CEN23LA180