Summary
On September 04, 2024, a Textron Aviation INC 208B (N143CA) was involved in an incident near New York, NY. All 3 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 improper decision to rush his departure, which resulted in a rough water encounter and collision with the wake of a passing ferry boat.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA372. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N143CA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper decision to rush his departure, which resulted in a rough water encounter and collision with the wake of a passing ferry boat.
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# ERA24LA372