Summary
On August 25, 2012, a Dehavilland BEAVER U-6 (N314HA) was involved in an accident near Kenai, AK. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries, with 3 people uninjured out of 6 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
The pilot of a float-equipped airplane was landing at a remote lake. The pilot stated that he was in a left base to final turn when the left float struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA092. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N314HA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of a float-equipped airplane was landing at a remote lake. The pilot stated that he was in a left base to final turn when the left float struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident anomalies 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# ANC12CA092