DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
Renton, WA — September 19, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 19, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA461 |
| Event ID | 20100920X92820 |
| Location | Renton, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.51805, -122.21806 |
| Airport | Will Rogers Wiley Post |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection, and then began to taxi the airplane from the seaplane base to the departure area. He reported encountering a heavy rain shower during taxi, with winds out of the south between 4-6 knots. The air traffic control tower cleared the pilot for a westbound departure, however, he elected to continue with a crosswind takeoff. The pilot applied left wing down aileron control inputs, as he applied engine power. As the airplane accelerated, it began a drift to the left. The pilot reported that he was unable to stop the drift with the application of full right rudder, and that during this time he may have inadvertently relaxed the aileron control input. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff, and as he reduced engine power the right wing struck the water, resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar and aileron. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failures.
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.