August 31, 2012, Friday Harbor, Wash., SeaRey Experimental

The amateur-built amphibian sustained substantial damage during impact with wires and terrain while landing at about 1630 Pacific time. The solo commercial pilot was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. A witness observed the airplane on short final to a private grass airstrip when it struck power lines. The aircraft nosed over and impacted terrain.

Key Takeaways:

• An amateur-built amphibian sustained substantial damage and its solo commercial pilot was seriously injured during a landing attempt at a private grass airstrip.
• The aircraft struck power lines on short final, subsequently nosed over, and impacted the terrain.
• Visual flight conditions prevailed at the time of the incident.

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