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August 4, 2008 · De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · N53BV
Kenmore, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kenmore, WA
Aircraft
De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1
Tail Number
N53BV
Operator
Richard P Emerson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA171
The pilot reported that after landing the float-equipped airplane in the water, and while on the step with a 7 to 10 knot, 45 to 50 degree left crosswind, the wind "sheared" to a [left] quartering tailwind. After veering to the left the pilot applied "strong" right rudder to counter the left yaw. The airplane's right wing tip subsequently struck the water, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and right aileron.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while water taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition and a tailwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing the float-equipped airplane in the water, and while on the step with a 7 to 10 knot, 45 to 50 degree left crosswind, the wind "sheared" to a [left] quartering tailwind. After veering to the left the pilot applied "strong" right rudder to counter the left yaw. The airplane's right wing tip subsequently struck the water, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and right aileron.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportKenmore Air Harbor Inc Spb (1nm)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1
Tail NumberN53BV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard P Emerson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO