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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