DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2
Ketchikan, AK — July 2, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 2, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA060 |
| Event ID | 20120703X12440 |
| Location | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 55.60778, -130.71001 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | BEAVER DHC-2 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| 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 during a step turn on floats.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a float-equipped airplane reported that he planned to step taxi while making a left turn, and then takeoff. He applied takeoff power to get the airplane on step, then reduced power, and started a turn to left. The airplane turned to the left sharper than he anticipated. He applied right rudder and reduced left aileron. As the turn started to straighten out, the airplane’s right wing struck the water, sustaining substantial damage. There were no preaccident mechanical issues with the airplane.
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.