Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) near Bethel, AK — 2013-08-27

Final reportANC13CA087
Sign in to save
Date
2013-08-27
Location
Bethel, AK, USA
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Registration
N734Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and crosswind compensation during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while landing the float-equipped airplane on a river, there was a left quartering headwind present and the water condition was choppy. The pilot stated that as the airplane touched down on the water, it yawed to the left and the right wing struck the water, which resulted in structural damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents1

Related mishaps