DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6A
Pedro Bay, AK, July 20, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Pedro Bay, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.73666, -153.92651 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA068 |
| Event ID | 20240720194727 |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | BEAVER U-6A |
| Registration # | N65223 |
| Operator | RAINBOW RIVER LODGE AVIATION LLC |
| Owner | RAINBOW RIVER LODGE AVIATION LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 6 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
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.