Scoda Aeronautica Ltda SUPER PETREL XP accident near New York, New York, June 13, 2026
On June 13, 2026 at about 1:24 pm local time, a 2025 Scoda Aeronautica Ltda SUPER PETREL XP, registered N817PP, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near New York, New York. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 13, 2026 · about 1:24 pm local time
- Place
- New York, New York · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Scoda Aeronautica Ltda SUPER PETREL XP, built 2025 · all SUPER PETREL XPs on the register
- Registration
- N817PP · registry record · serial S0422
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 13, 2026, about 0924 eastern daylight time, a Scoda Aeronautica LTDA, Super Petrel XP airplane, N817PP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New York, New York. The private pilot and a passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that he was performing a water takeoff from the Long Island Sound between the Throggs Neck bridge and the Whitestone Bridge towards the northwest. The airplane was at about 45 knots indicated air speed when it hit a wave about 7 inches in height at about a 45 degree angle. The pilot reported that upon impact with the wave, the airplane broke apart and started to sink. The pilot and passenger inflated their life vests and were pulled out of the water a few minutes later by two individuals in a nearby boat. The fuselage was substantially damaged and was partially submerged. The wreckage was recovered and retained for further examination.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Abnormal runway contact during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 25 hours
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded, October 31, 2025; 25 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,500 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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