Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 15, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA056
Location
Bettles, AK
Event ID
20220719105523
Coordinates
66.915410, -151.524980
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi operations on a riverbank with shallow water.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SOURDOUGH AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 82991
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99708-2991
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# ANC22LA056