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.
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.
What happened in the 25 Aug 2012 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Kenai, United States of America?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 2012 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Aug 2012 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration N314HA, operated by High Adventure Air Charter, at Kenai, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
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