Grumman G-21A N21A

Summary

On 29 January 2008 at about 22:23 local time, a Grumman G-21A registered N21A was involved in an accident near Marathon, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

29 January 2008 at 22:23

Classification

Accident

Location

Marathon, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

The Florida Keys Marathon Arpt (MTH)

Coordinates

24.8747, -81.2300

Aircraft

Grumman G-21A

Registration

N21A

Category

Airplane

Engines

2

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Marathon → Marathon

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

MIA08LA048

2 people were seriously injured.

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

After departing an airport and completing the checklist, the pilot proceeded to a water-work area. The pilot stated that other than that, he had no further recollection of the flight. The passenger stated that the pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings, and that during a water landing, the left wing contacted the water, and the airplane water looped. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane or engine, and none were reported by the pilot or passenger.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.