Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) near Point Baker, AK — 2023-07-26

Final reportANC23LA057
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Date
2023-07-26
Location
Point Baker, AK, USA
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Registration
N6782L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff in a float-equipped airplane, with left quartering tailwind, a gust of wind resulted in a loss of directional control. He aborted the takeoff but was unable to regain control and the left wing impacted a pole which rotated the airplane to the left and the right wing struck a boat. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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