N912GBSOUTH CENTRAL AVIATION SEAREY2024-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SOUTH CENTRAL AVIATION SEAREYS/N: 1MK151

Summary

On March 25, 2024, a South Central Aviation SEAREY (N912GB) was involved in an accident near Knoxville, TN. 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 retract the landing gear of the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N912GB.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 25, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA155
Location
Knoxville, TN
Event ID
20240326193988
Coordinates
35.963833, -83.873667
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 retract the landing gear of the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SOUTH CENTRAL AVIATION
Serial Number
1MK151
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SEAREYFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SEAREY

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILLIAMS MICHAEL V
Address
3312 WHELAHAN FARM RD
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37924-3112
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# ERA24LA155