Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 1, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA285
Location
Ellsworth, ME
Event ID
20250804200698
Coordinates
44.626148, -68.472540
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 decision to operate the airplane with a known deficiency of the floats, which resulted in an accumulation of water in the forward compartments of the floats, a forward center of gravity, and subsequent nose over during a water landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
154 MAINE AVE
City
BANGOR
State / Zip Code
ME 04401-4342
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# ERA25LA285