Aviation Accident Summary CHI89LA125

OSHKOSH, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N65717

Aerofab Inc. LAKE LA 4-200

Analysis

WHILE EXECUTING TOUCH AND GO WATER LANDINGS THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED BOAT WAKE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SPUN AROUND AND DURING THIS MANEUVER SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN (ROUGH WATER) AND HIS INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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