6 Jul 2016: CESSNA 180 J

6 Jul 2016: CESSNA 180 J — Unknown operator

No fatalities • New Durham, NH, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impacting the water's surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot of a float-equipped airplane reported that immediately after touch down, the float plane encountered a boat wake, veered sharply to the left, water-looped, and became submerged inverted.

The float plane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot reported that the wake that his float plane encountered which precipitated the water-loop may have been generated by a boat that is used by a local ski school.

Contributing factors

cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
cause Pilot
cause Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather: VMC, wind 260/04kt, vis 10sm

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