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August 1, 2014 · Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 Marki · N87808
Illiamna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Illiamna, AK
Aircraft
Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 Marki (1957)
Tail Number
N87808
Operator
Katmai Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA057
The pilot was landing a float-equipped airplane at a remote lake, during glassy water conditions. Glassy water landings usually consume a considerable landing area. The pilot stated that during the landing, the airplane touched down in the typical area as in previous landings; however, the airplane remained on the step (the float/hull is supported on top of the water surface as opposed to plowing through it) longer than usual and the floats subsequently impacted the shoreline. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate landing technique that resulted in a landing area overrun. Contributing was the glassy water conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing a float-equipped airplane at a remote lake, during glassy water conditions. Glassy water landings usually consume a considerable landing area. The pilot stated that during the landing, the airplane touched down in the typical area as in previous landings; however, the airplane remained on the step (the float/hull is supported on top of the water surface as opposed to plowing through it) longer than usual and the floats subsequently impacted the shoreline. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDehavilland Beaver DHC 2 Marki
Tail NumberN87808
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKatmai Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985-AN-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC