FAA accident report · Gulstm G44 · Walker Lake, AK · July 2, 1983
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Misjudged height on glassy water landing. Water impact and porpoising sank the aircraft.
MISJUDGED HEIGHT ON GLASSY WATER LANDING. WATER IMPACT AND PORPOISING SANK THE AIRCRAFT.