Irwin Jeffrey C BUCCANEER BIIB N1206J

Summary

On 19 August 2023 at about 00:35 local time, a Irwin Jeffrey C BUCCANEER BIIB registered N1206J, operated by Sale Reported, was involved in an accident near Sopchoppy, Florida, 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

19 August 2023 at 00:35

Classification

Accident

Location

Sopchoppy, Florida, United States

Coordinates

30.2145, -84.6822

Aircraft

Irwin Jeffrey C BUCCANEER BIIB

Registration

N1206J

Category

Airplane

Year built

2019

Engines

1

Operator

Sale Reported

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Dusk

NTSB number

ERA23LA390

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.

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Read the full NTSB narrative

The non-certificated pilot was attempting to land the amphibious airplane on a river. During the landing attempt the airplane bounced, and during the second touchdown the airplane pitched nose down and ultimately nosed over into the water. The airplane subsequently “broke apart” and sank in the river, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. In his initial statement to local law enforcement, the pilot did not state that there were any preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He did not respond to subsequent requests for clarifying information.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.