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Fatal Water Landing Accident Involves Amphibian Aircraft (N67669)

Angoon, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 29, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration N67669) operated by Alaska Coastal Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Angoon, United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot failed to assure the landing gear on the amphibious floats were retracted for the water landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archiveUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot was killed when an amphibian aircraft with extended landing gear flipped over on water during a water landing. The official probable cause was the pilot's failure to retract the gear.

Incident Overview and Outcome An amphibian aircraft equipped with landing gear made a water landing while the wheels were extended. Upon touchdown, the aircraft flipped over into an inverted attitude. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was killed in the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the pilot failed to assure the landing gear on the amphibious floats were retracted for the water landing. This failure to retract the gear before the water landing was identified as the probable cause of the accident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 1989 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Angoon, United States of America?

A pilot was killed when an amphibian aircraft with extended landing gear flipped over on water during a water landing. The official probable cause was the pilot's failure to retract the gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 1989 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 1989 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration N67669, operated by Alaska Coastal Airlines, at Angoon, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Pilot failed to assure the landing gear on the amphibious floats were retracted for the water landing.

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