The private pilot reported attempting a touch-and-go landing on a river about three miles from the departure airport. He also reported he was distracted by potential skydivers, towers in the area and by discussing the route of flight with his passenger. He did not retract the landing gear following the previous runway takeoff and landed on the water with the wheels extended. The airplane immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted in the water.
April 16, 2013, Palatka, Fla., Cessna A185F Amphibian
The private pilot reported attempting a touch-and-go landing on a river about three miles from the departure airport. He also reported he was distracted by potential skydivers, towers in the area and by discussing the route of flight with his passenger. He did not retract the landing gear following the previous runway takeoff and landed on the water with the wheels extended. The airplane immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted in the water.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot attempted a touch-and-go landing on a river without retracting the landing gear.
- The pilot reported being distracted by potential skydivers, local towers, and a discussion with a passenger.
- Landing on the water with the wheels extended caused the airplane to immediately nose over and come to rest inverted.
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