DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
Bettles, AK — July 15, 2022
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC22LA056 |
| Event ID | 20220719105523 |
| Location | Bettles, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 66.91541, -151.52498 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi operations on a riverbank with shallow water.
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.