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August 3, 2022 · Dehavilland Beaver U-6A · N65223
Kokhanok, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Kokhanok, AK
Aircraft
Dehavilland Beaver U-6A (1955)
Tail Number
N65223
Operator
Rainbow River Lodge Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC22LA082
The operator reported that the pilot did not taxi back far enough from the shoreline before attempting to takeoff from the water. The pilot was planning to takeoff towards the shoreline and then make a right turn and follow the edge of the shoreline. The pilot did not have enough directional control to make the right turn to follow the shoreline and subsequently the float plane ran aground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The operator reported that the pilot did not taxi back far enough from the shoreline before attempting to takeoff from the water. The pilot was planning to takeoff towards the shoreline and then make a right turn and follow the edge of the shoreline. The pilot did not have enough directional control to make the right turn to follow the shoreline and subsequently the float plane ran aground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDehavilland Beaver U-6A
Tail NumberN65223
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRainbow River Lodge Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Crew 3Age 68 · Second Class · None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourcePILO