N454FU

Substantial
None

DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1S/N: 1193

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 22, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA030
Location
Soldotna, AK
Event ID
20230424107116
Coordinates
60.475522, -151.043410
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the main landing gear wheels breaking through the snow and the airplane nosing over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEHAVILLAND
Serial Number
1193
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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
AUDIE SPENCER DAVIS
Address
8631 E STORMY HILL CIR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-1006
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# ANC23LA030