22 Apr 2023: DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 — Soldotna, AK

No fatalitiesSoldotna, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the main landing gear wheels breaking through the snow and the airplane nosing over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotCapability exceededContributed to outcome