Summary
On July 02, 2012, a Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 (N1018A) was involved in an incident near Ketchikan, AK. All 6 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a step turn on floats.
The pilot of a float-equipped airplane reported that he planned to step taxi while making a left turn, and then takeoff. He applied takeoff power to get the airplane on step, then reduced power, and started a turn to left. The airplane turned to the left sharper than he anticipated. He applied right rudder and reduced left aileron. As the turn started to straighten out, the airplane’s right wing struck the water, sustaining substantial damage. There were no preaccident mechanical issues with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1018A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a step turn on floats.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of a float-equipped airplane reported that he planned to step taxi while making a left turn, and then takeoff. He applied takeoff power to get the airplane on step, then reduced power, and started a turn to left. The airplane turned to the left sharper than he anticipated. He applied right rudder and reduced left aileron. As the turn started to straighten out, the airplane’s right wing struck the water, sustaining substantial damage. There were no preaccident mechanical issues with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA060