DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Bethel, AK, August 27, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bethel, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.78194, -161.74306 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC13CA087 |
| Event ID | 20130828X41517 |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) |
| Registration # | N734Q |
| Operator | PTARMIGAN AIR LLC |
| Owner | PTARMIGAN AIR LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and crosswind compensation during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing the float-equipped airplane on a river, there was a left quartering headwind present and the water condition was choppy. The pilot stated that as the airplane touched down on the water, it yawed to the left and the right wing struck the water, which resulted in structural damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.