Summary
On July 20, 2024, a Dehavilland BEAVER U-6A (N65223) was involved in an incident near Pedro Bay, AK. All 6 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 of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N65223.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
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# ANC24LA068