On August 15, 2003, a DE Havilland DHC-2 (registration N11GA) operated by Alaska Anglers, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near King Salmon, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an overrun and an on ground/water collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot landing a floatplane on a small lake used a downwind approach. After touchdown, unable to stop before the shore, he applied full left rudder. The right float struck the shore, damaging the right wing and lift strut. No mechanical issues were reported.
Accident Sequence
A pilot holding a commercial certificate was landing a float-equipped airplane on a small lake. Because of terrain clearance requirements, a downwind approach was necessary. The pilot estimated the wind at about 5 to 7 knots. Immediately after touching down, the pilot determined that the airplane would not stop before reaching the shoreline. To avoid a collision, he applied full left rudder, initiating a turn. During the turn, as the airplane came off the step, the right float struck the shore. The impact caused structural damage to the right wing and the right wing lift strut.
Post-Accident Report
The pilot stated that no mechanical anomalies had occurred before the accident. The airplane had no pre-existing malfunctions that could have affected the landing or the subsequent maneuver.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…