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April 22, 2023 · Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · N454FU
Soldotna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Soldotna, AK
Aircraft
Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 (1957)
Tail Number
N454FU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA030
The pilot reported that, to avoid excessive wear on the airplane’s Bushwheels, he decided to not land on the paved runway and instead he landed on the snow-covered gravel runway. During landing, the airplane decelerated rapidly as the main wheels touched down into the snow. The airplane subsequently nosed over sustaining substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the main landing gear wheels breaking through the snow and the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, to avoid excessive wear on the airplane’s Bushwheels, he decided to not land on the paved runway and instead he landed on the snow-covered gravel runway. During landing, the airplane decelerated rapidly as the main wheels touched down into the snow. The airplane subsequently nosed over sustaining substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportSoldotna Airport (0nm N)
Runway25S
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1
Tail NumberN454FU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450 | Pratt And Whitney · R-985 AN14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4Age 39 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 F / 28 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC