Casualties unknown

1988-06-12: Lake LA-4-200 (N666BK) — Ward D. Heinrich — Mico, TX

Mico, TX, US

On June 12, 1988, a Lake LA-4-200 (registration N666BK) operated by Ward D. Heinrich was involved in an aviation accident near Mico, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot practicing water landings in a lake experienced porpoising due to a passing boat's wake, resulting in a hard landing, cracked windscreen, and subsequent nose gear failure upon landing at the home airport.

Incident Overview

A pilot was practicing water landings on a lake. During one approach, the airplane began porpoising as a result of the wake created by a passing boat. The airplane subsequently landed hard, causing the windscreen to crack. Following the hard landing, the pilot decided to return to the home airport for a final landing.

Arrival and Landing at Airport

Upon reaching the airport, the pilot found that the nose gear doors would not open. In response, the pilot chose to land with only the main landing gear extended while keeping the nose gear retracted. After touchdown, as the airplane slowed down, the nose of the airplane came to rest on the runway surface.

Aftermath

The incident concluded with the airplane on the runway, its nose resting on the surface. No further details regarding injuries or damage were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25959. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.