15 Aug 2015: MCKINNEY CHARLES R SEAREY NO SERIES

15 Aug 2015: MCKINNEY CHARLES R SEAREY NO SERIES — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Augusta, KY, United States

Probable cause

The amphibious airplane's impact with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot of the amphibious airplane stated that after a normal touchdown on a river, "5-10 seconds later we were upside down." The pilot and passenger were able to exit the airplane into the water and a nearby boater came to their assistance. The pilot stated that he believed he struck a submerged object in the water.

According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI), the right side of the airplane showed evidence that the airplane struck an object submerged in the water. The FAA ASI also reported that he was informed of numerous recreational boats striking debris near the accident site earlier in the day. The fuselage sustained substantial damage.

The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Effect on equipment

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 250/03kt, vis 10sm

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