DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC 2 MK.1
Arctic Village, AK — September 3, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC15CA075 |
| Event ID | 20151217X50308 |
| Location | Arctic Village, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 68.00000, -144.52000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, from a rough and uneven tundra-covered off-airport site, it failed to gain sufficient airspeed, and he aborted the takeoff. The airplane's main wheels sunk into the soft tundra-covered terrain, and the airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he would have selected a more suitable off-airport site.
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.