de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1
Kenmore, WA — August 4, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA171 |
| Event ID | 20080826X01332 |
| Location | Kenmore, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.75111, -122.26917 |
| Airport | Kenmore Air Harbor Inc SPB |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | de Havilland |
| Model | Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while water taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition and a tailwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing the float-equipped airplane in the water, and while on the step with a 7 to 10 knot, 45 to 50 degree left crosswind, the wind "sheared" to a [left] quartering tailwind. After veering to the left the pilot applied "strong" right rudder to counter the left yaw. The airplane's right wing tip subsequently struck the water, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and right aileron.
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.