Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that he was attempting to land on a hard surface runway in his amphibious airplane when he got distracted and failed to use the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear. The pilot subsequently landed on the hull resulting in substantial damage to the composite structure. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA25LA318 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 18, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Nearest airport
- Portsmouth Intl At Pease (PSM)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Scoda Aeronautica Ltda SUPER PETREL LS
- N-number
- N999XX
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2020
- 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.