SOUTHERN SEAPLANE, INC.
Also recorded as: SOUTHERN SEAPLANE INC, SOUTHERN SEAPLANE, INC.
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by SOUTHERN SEAPLANE INC (per NTSB report)
Not yet finalized — may be revised.Operated by Southern Seaplane, Inc. (per NTSB report)
The inadequate landing flare by the flight instructor that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
Operated by Southern Seaplane, Inc. (per NTSB report)
A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.
Operated by Southern Seaplane Inc. (per NTSB report)
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.
Operated by SOUTHERN SEAPLANE INC (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while being vectored to intercept the localizer during night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate dispatch procedures, which did not prevent the pilot from flying beyond his duty day, flying at night for which he was not current, or flying in IMC for which he was not qualified by the company.
Operated by SOUTHERN SEAPLANE INC. (per NTSB report)
PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION IN THE SELECTION OF HIS TAKEOFF ROUTE. A FACTOR WAS THE SAND BAR
FAA enforcement actions
Sanction: $10,225 · case closed 2009-07-29
Maintenance disclosure history
Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
Reports span 1997–2004. Most-reported systems: Doors (52) — 2; Landing gear (32) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 3.
3 reports on file.
Part: HANDLE — FAILED (PILOTS DOOR)
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF. THE INSERT WHICH HAS THE SPLINE REMAINED ON DOOR. THE DOOR HANDLE IS A NEW STYLE WHICH HAS THE PIN WHICH STOPS THE SPLINE INSERT FROM SPINNING INSIDE THE HANDLE.
Part: HANDLE — FAILED (CABIN INTERIOR)
THE HANDLE SPLINE BUSHING STRIPED CAUSING HANDLE FAILURE. (X)
Part: CYLINDER ASSY — FAILED (NLG STRUT)
NLG STRUT ATTACH FAILED ON NOSE WHEELS. FLOATS HAVE A HISTORY OF SHIMMY PROBLEMS. THE STRUT UPPER ATTACHMENT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED OVER TIME DUE TO THIS CONDITION. THEY MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO NUMEROUS BOW-TYPE DOCKINGS. PART SHOWED NO RUST OR OTHER PROBLEMS BY VISIBLE INSPECTION.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1574P | CESSNA 210L | 1976 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N21058 | DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) | 1954 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N2272X | CESSNA U206E | 1970 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N2782L | CESSNA 172H | 1967 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N3588 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N522SS | CESSNA A185F | 1982 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N61301 | CESSNA A185F | 1980 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N61919 | CESSNA A185F | 1981 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N69GV | CESSNA A185F | 1975 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N70822 | CESSNA U206F | 1973 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N732EJ | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N2782L (CESSNA 172H) — records 2024 · registered to SOUTHERN SEAPLANE INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N732EJ — records 2014 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N4736U — records 2004 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N3588 — records 1993 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N69GV (CESSNA A185F) — records 1984 · registered to SALTZ CLYDE (owner ≠ operator)