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| Date: | Thursday 3 February 2005 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Maule M-7-260 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N977BE |
| MSN: | 26011C |
| Total airframe hrs: | 228 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Port Angeles, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Diamond Point, WA (2WA1) |
| Port Angeles-Fairchild International Airport, WA (CLM/KCLM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The wind was calm and glassy water conditions prevailed as the pilot approached from the east, intending to land on the western half of the lake. Using visual cues and reducing power to increase his rate of descent, the pilot's delayed landing flare resulted in the airplane impacting the water in a nose low attitude. The entire aircraft sustained structural and water damage, with the exception of the empennage and tail section.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper flare. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper approach and the glassy water condition.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA05LA042
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Oct-2022 17:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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