No fatalities
25 Feb 2025: ICON A5 — Smithville, TN
On 25 Feb 2025, an ICON A5 was involved in an aviation accident near Smithville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacturer’s provided checklist. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacturer’s provided checklist.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation