Incident Overview
Date: Friday 12 February 1965
Aircraft Type: Grumman G-73 Mallard
Owner/operator: Jack Adams Aircraft Sales Inc.
Registration Number: N2940
Location: Lake Hefner, OK –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Flight control systemFlight control system
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A G-73 Mallard amphibian experienced a landing accident at Lake Hefner. The incident was likely caused by a pilot error ? improper level off ? and inadequate supervision of the flight.A G-73 Mallard amphibian experienced a landing accident at Lake Hefner. The incident was likely caused by a pilot error ? improper level off ? and inadequate supervision of the flight.
Description
The G-73 Mallard amphibian sustained substantial damage in a landing accident at Lake Hefner. PROBABLE CAUSES: copilot – improper level off pilot in command – inadequate supervision of flight FACTOR: airports/airways/facilities – airport conditions: glassy water
Source of Information
http://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfhttp://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfPrimary Cause
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