DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6
Kenai, AK — August 25, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA092 |
| Event ID | 20120828X32908 |
| Location | Kenai, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.57056, -151.24472 |
| Airport | Big River Lakes |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | BEAVER U-6 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a float-equipped airplane was landing at a remote lake. The pilot stated that he was in a left base to final turn when the left float struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident anomalies 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.