# Accident 19991112040289A: Amtr SEAHAWK, Somerset, PA, November 12, 1999

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: November 12, 1999, 13:20 local time
- Place: Somerset, PA
- Airport: Somerset County Airport
- Damage: No damage
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 39.9998° N, 79.0707° W: From the FAA, an estimate near the named town, within about 3 miles
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.9998&lon=-79.0707&mi=10
- Aircraft: N101WR, a cancelled registration (https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N101WR-2002-04-01) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Ankenbruck Wayne R SEA HAWK (registry code 9570768, https://openairdocs.org/model/ankenbruck-wayne-r-sea-hawk) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG (registry code 99999, https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: AMTR SEAHAWK
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB IAD00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA005) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991112040289A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

(-23) THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD NO INTENTION OF FLYING THE AIRCRAFT. HEWAS ONLY PEROFRMING HIGH SPEED TAXI RUNS WHEN IT INADVERTENTLY LIFTED OFF.  THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND PILOT MADE A HARD LANDING OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF RUNWAY.  PILOT WAS NOT INJURIED BUT AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB IAD00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA005), Nov 12, 1999: Ankenbruck SEA Hawk (N101WR), Somerset, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to contaminated fuel, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the loss of power. A factor in the accident was…

## Other reports on N101WR (4)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Incident 19920710031759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920710031759I), Jul 10, 1992: Amtrts SEAHAWK (N101WR), Richmond, VA, Minor damage. Right gear collapsed while taxiing. Found gear actuator attachment lug was broken at fuselage attachment point.
- [Incident 19891110060239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891110060239I), Nov 10, 1989: Amtrts SEAHAWK (N101WR), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on landing. Upper part of gear rod had sheared.
- [Incident 19890616032999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890616032999I), Jun 16, 1989: Amtrts SEAHAWK (N101WR), Macon, GA. Unable to extend gear due to popped circuit breaker and low hydraulic fluid. Landed in grass without incident.
- [Incident 19881118068049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881118068049I), Nov 18, 1988: Amtrts SEAHAWK (N101WR), Williston, FL. Low on fuel. Gear was slow on extension. Landed homebuilt amphibian gear up on grass adjacent to runway.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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