Accident Details
Date
Sunday, February 23, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA124
Location
Tavares, FL
Event ID
20250224199754
Coordinates
28.800556, -81.727778
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 flare during a bounced water landing, which resulted in a nose-down and submersion of the airplane’s open cockpit in the water.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N40DJ
Make
DECKER DANIEL B
Serial Number
2470
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
EIGLES STEPHEN B
Address
310 NW 21ST ST
Status
Deregistered
City
BOCA RATON
State / Zip Code
FL 33431-7447
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# ERA25LA124