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Float-Equipped Airplane Strikes Ground During Landing Approach in Kenai (N314HA)

Kenai, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 25, 2012, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration N314HA) operated by High Adventure Air Charter was involved in an aviation accident near Kenai, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A float-equipped airplane struck the ground with its left float during a landing approach at Big River Lake in the Kenai region, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.

Accident Details

According to the pilot, the float-equipped airplane was on a left base leg turning onto a short final approach for landing at a remote lake when the left float struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The accident occurred at Big River Lake, in the Kenai region.

Probable Cause

The official finding states the probable cause as the pilot's failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

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