# NTSB Accident MIA97LA053
> **Pacheco SEAREY** · 1996-12-31 · KEY BISCAYNE, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA053
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07221
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-31
- **Location:** KEY BISCAYNE, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 25.679468, -80.160354
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Pacheco
- **Model:** SEAREY
- **Registration:** N91036
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to retract the landing gear before landing the amphibious airplane in water.  The pilot's lack of experience/certification/training in seaplanes was a possible factor.

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