Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the amphibious light sport airplane reported that during a water landing, he did not configure the landing gear to a retracted position, and the airplane touched down in the water with the landing gear extended. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN24LA258 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 6, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 2
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Progressive Aerodyne Searey
- N-number
- N9987Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2019
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.