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September 24, 2018 · De Havilland DHC 2 MK. I(L20A) No Series · N9RW
Kukaklek Lake, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 5 uninjured
Location
Kukaklek Lake, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC 2 MK. I(L20A) No Series (1956)
Tail Number
N9RW
Operator
T-Corp
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA581
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a river to pick up passengers, he observed that the river was low and that sand bars were visible. During takeoff, the left float contacted a sand bar in shallow water, and the airplane impacted the river bank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a sand bar during a water takeoff, which resulted in the airplane impacting a river bank.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during landing on a river to pick up passengers, he observed that the river was low, and sand bars were visible. During takeoff, the left float contacted a sand bar in shallow water and the airplane impacted the river bank. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC 2 MK. I(L20A) No Series
Tail NumberN9RW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorT-Corp
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 5 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured5
Total7
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 39 C
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time01:56
Weather SourceWFAC