Friday, July 10, 2020

Abnormal Runway Contact: Aviat A-1B Husky, N526MA; accident occurred July 02, 2020 near Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG), Clinton County, New York






Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albany, New York

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Blue Sky Adventures LLC


Location: Plattsburgh, NY
Accident Number: ERA20CA241
Date & Time: 07/02/2020, 1420 EDT
Registration: N526MA
Aircraft: Aviat A1
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis

According to the pilot, he overflew the area of intended landing to check for water depth, wind direction, and verify that it was a suitable landing area. While on final approach to the water, a boat crossed underneath the airplane. As the airplane landed on the water, it struck the boat wake, which resulted in the airplane "skip[ping]" over the water. When the airplane impacted the water again, the front float struts collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident. 

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a water landing after striking a boat wake, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.

Findings

Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Abnormal runway contact (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 35, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/16/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 12/22/2019
Flight Time:  382 hours (Total, all aircraft), 26 hours (Total, this make and model), 338 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 36 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 34 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Aviat
Registration: N526MA
Model/Series: A1 B
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 2142
Landing Gear Type: Amphibian;
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/03/2020, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2200 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1388 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-360-A1P
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PBG, 234 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 2 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1353 EDT
Direction from Accident Site: 295°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 11000 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 130°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 29.75 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C / 21°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Burlington, VT (BTV)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Plattsburgh, NY (PBG)
Type of Clearance: Traffic Advisory
Departure Time: 1411 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Plattsburgh Intl (PBG)
Runway Surface Type: Water
Airport Elevation: 234 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Water--choppy
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 44.636111, -73.425278 (est)

PLATTSBURGH
— The Clinton County Sheriff's Department Marine Patrol assisted the U.S. Coast Guard with an incident involving an aircraft on Lake Champlain near Valcour Island, Clinton County Emergency Services Director Eric Day said.


The incident occurred around 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon when there was a mishap when a Aviat A-1B Husky landed on the water, a Coast Guard spokesperson said.

Although details of what happened were not available, the nose of the aircraft could be seen slightly submerged in the lake water.

Clinton County Dispatch was notified of the occurrence by the Coast Guard, Day said, and County Emergency Services coordinated with the sheriff’s department and Coast Guard and made notification to other agencies including Plattsburgh International Airport and Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers.

The Aviat A-1B Husky was later towed to Plattsburgh Boat Basin marina with the assistance of a Sheriff's boat, arriving there shortly after 6 p.m.

No injuries were reported in the mishap which is reported to have involved a boat as well, Day said.

The coast guard spokesperson added that the incident will be investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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