DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6 near Kenai, AK — 2012-08-25

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a float-equipped airplane was landing at a remote lake. The pilot stated that he was on a left base leg turning onto a short final approach when the left float struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Miscellaneous/other · Approach-VFR pattern base

Evidence available

• 1 docket document

Docket documents1

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form

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