Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA211
Location
Falun, WI
Event ID
20250618200352
Coordinates
45.777188, -92.482812
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over the glassy water surface than it was, resulting in the airplane impacting the water.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
VANVALKENBURG ERIC
Address
374 SOUTHERN PACIFIC RD
City
HUDSON
State / Zip Code
WI 54016-8131
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# CEN25LA211