Final None Aug 16, 2024

N2342D accident at Mobile, AL

Smith T Gunter QUICK SILVER SP II — Loss of control in flight at Mobile, AL

DateAug 16, 2024
Tail numberN2342D
AircraftSmith Aviation QUICK SILVER SP II · Smith T Gunter QUICK SILVER SP II
LocationMobile, AL
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA24LA349

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.

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