Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA042
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20110609X45115
Coordinates
61.180000, -149.971939
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
QUICKSILVER AIR INC
Address
2721 CORMORANT ST
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99709-2565
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing the float-equipped airplane when a gust of wind picked up the left wing. He was unable to correct for the wind, and the right wing contacted the water. The airplane rolled to the right and came to rest inverted, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with he airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA042