CircumFlightN108SR Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA accident
NTSB GAA17CA409 · 2017-07-13 · Spicewood, TX
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot of the amphibious, float-equipped airplane reported that he failed to retract the landing gear before landing on water. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Full narrative
The pilot of an amphibious float-equipped airplane reported that he had failed to retract the landing gear before landing on water. The fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear before landing on water. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 180
- Wind speed (kt)
- 7
- Temperature (F)
- 90
- Distance from field
- 0.0
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N108SR | PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC | SEAREY LSA | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing Landing gear not configured defining | Cruise |
Findings
| Finding | |
|---|---|
| Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-(general)-Not used/operated | cause |
| Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Forgotten action/omission-Pilot | cause |