Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2-L-20 near Coffman Cove, AK — 2021-07-09

Final reportANC21LA057
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Date
2021-07-09
Location
Coffman Cove, AK, USA
Airport
KCC
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-2-L-20
Registration
N9279Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s impact with a buoy on takeoff which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that while accelerating on the water for takeoff, he impacted a green channel buoy and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left lift strut and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that the accident may have been prevented if he had taxied clear of the obstructions before initiating his takeoff.

NTSB coding

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