Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain bank control during the landing roll which resulted in the right wing impacting the water’s surface.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the amphibious-equipped airplane reported that, during a water landing the left wing lifted, and the right wing struck the water’s surface. The right-wing aileron was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR21LA367 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 6, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Roche Harbor, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Roche Harbor Seaplane Base (W39)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Quest Aircraft Company Llc KODIAK 100
- N-number
- N456SB
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2016
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
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.