Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
NTSB Number
ANC13CA087
Location
Bethel, AK
Event ID
20130828X41517
Coordinates
60.781944, -161.743057
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 failure to maintain directional control and crosswind compensation during landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ELIJAH AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 2509
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559-2509
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while landing the float-equipped airplane on a river, there was a left quartering headwind present and the water condition was choppy. The pilot stated that as the airplane touched down on the water, it yawed to the left and the right wing struck the water, which resulted in structural damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC13CA087