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July 11, 2025 · Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · N109KS
Nelson Lagoon, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nelson Lagoon, AK
Aircraft
Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 (1957)
Tail Number
N109KS
Operator
Rs Specialties
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC25LA074
According to the pilot, while on short final to land on a remote beach, he misjudged the airplane’s height above a creek bank. The landing gear contacted the bank, and subsequently, the right main gear leg separated, and the right wing contacted the ground, the airplane came to rest upright. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Sloped/uneven terrain-Response/compensation
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while on short final to land on a remote beach, he misjudged the airplane’s height above a creek bank. The landing gear contacted the bank, and subsequently, the right main gear leg separated, and the right wing contacted the ground, the airplane came to rest upright. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportRemote Beach (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1
Tail NumberN109KS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRs Specialties
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 48 F
Altimeter29.67 inHg
Observation Time02:56
Weather SourceWFAC