Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 near Dillingham, AK — 2018-06-23

Final reportANC18LA047
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Date
2018-06-23
Location
Dillingham, AK, USA
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-2
Registration
N5221G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was landing a float-equipped airplane in gusty, tailwind conditions on a remote river. After touching down on the water, the airplane bounced, and a gust of wind turned the tail of the airplane about 45° to the left. The airplane then impacted the riverbank, continued onto the shore, and struck trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.

NTSB coding

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