Summary
On August 19, 2023, a Irwin Jeffrey C BUCCANEER BIIB (N1206J) was involved in an accident near Sopchoppy, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA390. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1206J.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 19, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA390
Location
Sopchoppy, FL
Event ID
20231023193288
Coordinates
30.214535, -84.682160
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
24185 LANIER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
TALLAHASSEE
State / Zip Code
FL 32310-9509
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# ERA23LA390