Pilot Debrief

Javron PA-12 Replica near Inver Grove Heights, MN — 2024-02-04

Final reportCEN24LA109
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Date
2024-02-04
Location
Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA
Aircraft
Javron PA-12 Replica
Registration
N360WC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane on the water and that after he conducted his before landing “GUMP” checklist he extended the landing gear on his amphibious airplane in error. Following the water landing, the airplane came to rest inverted in the river and sustained substantial damage to both wings and the windscreen. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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