N600NLDEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6A2022-06-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6AS/N: 857

Summary

On June 26, 2022, a Dehavilland BEAVER U-6A (N600NL) was involved in an incident near Kokhanok, AK. All 7 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 takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA050. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N600NL.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 26, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA050
Location
Kokhanok, AK
Event ID
20220629105392
Coordinates
59.439361, -154.768100
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEHAVILLAND
Serial Number
857
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
BEAVER U-6ADHC6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
BEAVER U-6A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEWHALEN LODGE INC
Address
3851 CHINIAK BAY DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-2230
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC22LA050