DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
Soldotna, AK — April 22, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA030 |
| Event ID | 20230424107116 |
| Location | Soldotna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.47552, -151.04341 |
| Airport | Soldotna Airport |
| 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 | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the main landing gear wheels breaking through the snow and the airplane nosing over.
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.