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September 3, 2015 · Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 Marki · N55WE
Arctic Village, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arctic Village, AK
Aircraft
Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 Marki (1952)
Tail Number
N55WE
Operator
Kruse Jeff
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC15CA075
The pilot reported that while departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, from a rough and uneven tundra-covered off-airport site, it failed to gain sufficient airspeed, and he aborted the takeoff. The airplane's main wheels sunk into the soft tundra-covered terrain, and the airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, from a rough and uneven tundra-covered off-airport site, it failed to gain sufficient airspeed, and he aborted the takeoff. The airplane's main wheels sunk into the soft tundra-covered terrain, and the airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he would have selected a more suitable off-airport site.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDehavilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 Marki
Tail NumberN55WE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKruse Jeff
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 28 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC