N2342D

Substantial
None

SMITH T GUNTER QUICK SILVER SP IIS/N: 0511

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 16, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA349
Location
Mobile, AL
Event ID
20240817194943
Coordinates
30.535448, -88.023288
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 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

Registration
Make
SMITH T GUNTER
Serial Number
0511
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
QUICK SILVER SP IIBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
QUICK SILVER SP II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DEES ANDREW C
Address
2020 POINT LEGERE RD
City
MOBILE
State / Zip Code
AL 36605-2812
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# ERA24LA349