Krips Jack E Jr KOLB MK III N175TS

Summary

On 17 July 2013 at about 21:30 local time, a Krips Jack E Jr KOLB MK III registered N175TS, operated by Kraker Lawrence L, was involved in an accident near Fowler, New York, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

17 July 2013 at 21:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Fowler, New York, United States

Coordinates

44.2542, -75.4122

Aircraft

Krips Jack E Jr KOLB MK III

Registration

N175TS

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Kraker Lawrence L

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Fowler → Fowler

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA13LA329

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-down collision with water.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot of the experimental, amateur-built, amphibian airplane was seriously injured and could not recall the accident; however, he did remember that he intended to take off from the lake, circle it at 1,000 feet above ground level, and then land on the lake. A witness on the lake reported that the airplane was performing takeoffs and landings on the lake and that, during the approach for another landing, the nose dropped, and the airplane subsequently impacted the water. Examination of the wreckage confirmed flight control continuity and did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.