Summary
On July 15, 2022, a Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 (N4040W) was involved in an incident near Bettles, AK. All 4 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 control of the airplane during taxi operations on a riverbank with shallow water.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4040W.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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