Lepow David A PRGSV AERDYN SEA REY N713AC

Summary

On 29 May 2010 at about 15:25 local time, a Lepow David A PRGSV AERDYN SEA REY registered N713AC, operated by Dell Aero Inc, was involved in an accident near Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

29 May 2010 at 15:25

Classification

Accident

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Coordinates

39.8344, -75.3219

Aircraft

Lepow David A PRGSV AERDYN SEA REY

Registration

N713AC

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Dell Aero Inc

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Chester → Chester

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA10CA287

2 people had minor injuries.

The airplane’s collision with a submerged object during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that the purpose of the flight was to practice glassy water landings in the float-equipped airplane. They overflew the practice area to check the condition of the river and the CFI stated that there were no obstacles or debris visible. Shortly after touchdown, both pilots reported hearing a loud bang and the airplane immediately nosed over. Both pilots exited the submerged airplane and sustained minor injuries. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the wreckage showed damage consistent with striking a submerged object. The airplane incurred substantial damage to its canopy, hull, and tail.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.