Incident Overview
Date: Friday 29 June 1951
Aircraft Type: Grumman G-73 Mallard
Owner/operator: General Tire & Rubber Co.
Registration Number: N2949
Location: Geneva-on-the-Lake, Lake Erie, OH –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a significant landing on water, resulting in a stalled flight. The aircraft attempted recovery but was unable to regain control.A commercial aircraft experienced a significant landing on water, resulting in a stalled flight. The aircraft attempted recovery but was unable to regain control.
Description
Heavy landing on water, stalled on attempted recovery.
Source of Information
http://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfhttp://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfPrimary Cause
Loss of control during landing on water.Loss of control during landing on water.Share on:
