25 Aug 2012: DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6 — High Adventure Air Charter

25 Aug 2012: DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6 — High Adventure Air Charter

No fatalities • Kenai, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Accident 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.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 000/05kt, vis 10sm

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