No fatalities
7 Jul 2023: GOOD JAMES AIR CAM — N/A — Caswell Beach, NC
On 7 Jul 2023, a GOOD JAMES AIR CAM operated by N/A was involved in an aviation accident near Caswell Beach, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to properly evaluate the sea state during an open sea landing and subsequent takeoff attempt resulting in an inadvertent impact with the water. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly evaluate the sea state during an open sea landing and subsequent takeoff attempt resulting in an inadvertent impact with the water.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAbility to respond/compensate