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December 20, 2025 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C-200 · N656B
Hawthorne, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 20, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hawthorne, FL
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C-200 (2013)
Tail Number
N656B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA075
The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to depart from a paved airport in the amphibious airplane and fly to a nearby lake and land. The pilot overflew the lake and noticed the water appeared to be “glassy” in sections. During touchdown, the airplane landed hard, which resulted in substantial damage to its wings and fuselage. The airplane came to rest, partially submerged, in the lake. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to depart from a paved airport in the amphibious airplane and fly to a nearby lake and land. The pilot overflew the lake and noticed the water appeared to be “glassy” in sections. During touchdown, the airplane landed hard, which resulted in substantial damage to its wings and fuselage. The airplane came to rest, partially submerged, in the lake. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C-200
Tail NumberN656B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 41 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC