Casualties unknown

1998-06-17: Lake LA4-200 (N80026) — Peshtigo, WI

Peshtigo, WI, US

On June 17, 1998, a Lake LA4-200 (registration N80026) was involved in an aviation accident near Peshtigo, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently dragged the right sponson in the water. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during landing, the right wing struck the water, causing a ground loop. He attributed the incident to glassy water conditions and misjudging his altitude.

Incident Overview

During a phone conversation, the pilot of an aircraft reported an incident that occurred while landing on water. The pilot stated that he had surveyed the area before landing and did not observe any obstructions in the water or off the right side of the aircraft. During the landing, the right wing contacted the water, leading to a ground loop.

Pilot Report

The pilot recounted, "I think it was the glassy water...and I thought I was higher than I was." He further explained, "...the wing hit the water and the airplane ground looped on me." The pilot noted that he had not seen anything in the water prior to landing and had no indication of any issues on the right side.

Pilot Experience

The pilot reported having 19 hours of experience in the make and model of aircraft involved in the incident. No additional information regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, or location was provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10253. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.