Pilot Debrief

LAKE LA-4-200 near Lake Havasu City, AZ — 2012-04-01

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Date
2012-04-01
Location
Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA
Aircraft
LAKE LA-4-200
Registration
N32LB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain directional control during a water touchdown.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was performing a water landing in a cove with gusty wind conditions. The airplane touched down twice and, on the third touchdown, veered violently to the left. He believed that he either “chined and waterlooped” or that the left sponson contacted the water first. Both sponsons and the left wing tip were substantially damaged. Additionally, the left side of the airplane’s nose and left fuselage at the pilot entry station were wrinkled and bent.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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