N222D is a 2005 Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 914 series rated at 100 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Tampa, FL. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 2013. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 21 years old
- 1 of 146 Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY
2024
2013
That's everything on file so far — TailWiki checks the FAA registry daily and adds new entries as N222D's record changes.
The private pilot/owner of the amphibious airplane was receiving instruction to obtain his seaplane rating. After the pilot receiving instruction took off from a runway, the flight instructor took control of the airplane to demonstrate a water landing. While maneuvering for the water landing, the flight instructor reported he was distracted by static over the intercom system and failed to reconfigure the landing gear to the retracted position for a landing on water. Upon touching down on the water, the airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The airplane quickly became submerged in water and the pilots removed their restraints, opened the canopy, and swam away from the wreckage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
No photos yet. Sign in to add the first one.