ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290240
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| Date: | Saturday 20 December 2014 |
| Time: | 15:25 LT |
| Type: |  Denney Kitfox 3 |
| Owner/operator: | Patrick Driscoll |
| Registration: | N573TB |
| MSN: | 1016 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2008 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 248 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912UL |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bumpass, Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lake Anna, VA |
| Lake Anna, VA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot he and his passenger departed from a lake marina on a local flight to conduct water take offs and landings. The flight was uneventful, but during the landing approach, the pilot reported that he misjudged the flare height due to the lack of visual reference on the water surface. He flared the airplane high and subsequently landed hard. Post-accident investigation revealed that the left forward float strut attachment point and lower left frame tube was sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper flare during a water landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA15CA080
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 12:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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