Short Final…

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A pilot's transmission of "going down in the lake" was initially perceived as an emergency crash.
  • The situation was clarified when the pilot stated they were flying an amphibian aircraft, indicating a routine water landing rather than a disaster.
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“Overheard this one while in the pattern at PBH…”

Pilot: Price County traffic, Experimental #### will be going down in the lake off the end of 01.

Unicom: Will notify Sheriff’s department immediately. Hang on!

Pilot: ………..Uh, negative………we’re an Amphibian.

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