This hydroplane lands on a lake with the wheels down. Resistance caused by the contact between
the wheel and the water put the aircraft up side down. The pilot was able to go out of
the plane.
Screddy Lee
Checklists are there for a reason: to avoid the brain-farts
which lead to these situations. If you ever fly with anyone
who says "I have the checklist memorized", walk away. That's
like Obama saying "Chill! I got this!"
15th September, 2013
Mike
Corpus Christi
(Usa)
Pilot later died from injuries sustained from acute
embarrasment. Really though, inverted escape from
submerged plane; nice! Wonder if he did that Navy Class
where they dunk you in crash simulation.
17th August, 2010
Fred
Oakland
(Usa)
Also this is not a hydroplane. A hydroplane is a boat,
whereas this is an airplane!
26th May, 2010
thunderbolt
(Usa)
One word BRAINFART
24th August, 2009
Alex
(Usa)
Rule 1: When flying an Amphibous AC, remember to leave the
gear up on a water landing and put the gear down on land.
I am sure the insurance company will appreciate if you
remember that simple rule.