No fatalities
DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6A accident at Kokhanok, AK, 26 Jun 2022
On June 26, 2022, a DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6A operated by NEWHALEN LODGE INC was involved in an aviation accident near Kokhanok, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot