N111W is a 1945 Grumman G-44A. It is a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft with 5 seats, powered by a Lycoming GO-480 series rated at 295 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Reno, NV. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1955. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 1993. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 81 years old
- 1 of 29 Grumman G-44A
1993
1955
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The pilot of an amphibious airplane reported that he departed a hard surfaced runway and flew to a lake about 3 nautical miles away. He further reported that after takeoff he failed to retract the landing gear and during the touchdown on the lake, the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that he did not use a checklist during the flight.
The fuselage and vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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