Pilot Debrief

Rusk Smith Super Cub near Heron, MT — 2011-06-03

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Date
2011-06-03
Location
Heron, MT, USA
Aircraft
Rusk Smith Super Cub
Registration
N316BR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The floatplane's collision with a submerged object during a water landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that from his airborne perspective, the river looked suitable for landing his float plane. He did not observe any sand bar or obstacles in the water. The pilot stated that his descent into the water was normal, and he landed with the current. Upon touchdown, the airplane which was only equipped with floats, immediately nosed over. It subsequently sank. The pilot said the front of the right float was ripped off in the landing, and the front windscreen broke open from the airframe. He opined that the floatplane impacted a submerged object. The pilot inflated his emergency flotation device and swam to shore.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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