Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 near Ketchikan, AK — 2012-07-02

Final reportANC12CA060
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Date
2012-07-02
Location
Ketchikan, AK, USA
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2
Registration
N1018A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a step turn on floats.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that he planned to step taxi while making a left turn and then takeoff. He applied takeoff power to get the airplane on step, then reduced power, and started a turn to the left. The airplane turned to the left sharper than he anticipated. He applied right rudder and reduced left aileron. As the turn started to straighten out, the airplane’s right wing struck the water and sustained substantial damage. There were no preaccident mechanical issues with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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