Summary
On August 16, 2024, a Smith T Gunter QUICK SILVER SP II (N2342D) was involved in an incident near Mobile, AL. 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 maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA349. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2342D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA349