Final 2 minor Feb 23, 2025

N40DJ accident at Tavares, FL

Decker Daniel B SEAREY — Nose over/nose down at FA1 (Tavares, FL)

DateFeb 23, 2025
Tail numberN40DJ
AircraftDecker Daniel B SEAREY · SeaRey · SREY
LocationFA1 — Tavares, FL
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseERA25LA124

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper flare during a bounced water landing, which resulted in a nose-down and submersion of the airplane’s open cockpit in the water.

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