Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 near Bettles, AK — 2022-07-15

Final reportANC22LA056
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Date
2022-07-15
Location
Bettles, AK, USA
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
Registration
N4040W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi operations on a riverbank with shallow water.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after landing on a river with low water levels, the left float dug into the shallow water, and the airplane turned hard left into the riverbank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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