Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) near Kodiak, AK — 2021-08-21

Final reportANC21LA081
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Date
2021-08-21
Location
Kodiak, AK, USA
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Registration
N4334Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was practicing glassy water landings in his float-equipped airplane. On his 5th landing of the day, the floatplane landed hard, bounced twice, and came to rest inverted in the water sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the floatplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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