Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Juneau, Alaska
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
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https://registry.faa.gov/N203KL
Location: Ketchikan, AK
Accident Number: GAA18CA321
Date & Time: 06/01/2018, 1100 AKD
Registration: N203KL
Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC 2
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 6 Minor, 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter - Non-scheduled - Sightseeing
The pilot reported that, during approach to the ocean bay, the float-equipped airplane encountered very light turbulence. The touchdown was normal, but seconds later he "felt" a strong wind on the tail from the left, that lifted the tail of the airplane. The front of the right float submerged, and he immediately "pulled back and left" on the controls with no response. Subsequently, the right float struts collapsed and the right wing impacted the water, the airplane spun approximately 90° to 120° to the right, the left wing impacted the water, and the airplane came to rest upright on the floats.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation system about 20 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 160° at 9 knots. The pilot landed to the south.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Airline Transport
Age: 43, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/21/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/30/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 11900 hours (Total, all aircraft), 3000 hours (Total, this make and model), 8900 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 90 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 45 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 5.3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: DEHAVILLAND
Registration: N203KL
Model/Series: BEAVER DHC 2 I
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1961
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 1460
Landing Gear Type: Float
Seats: 9
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/01/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 5090 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 21240 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: R-985
Registered Owner: RDM PILOT/GUIDE LTD
Rated Power: 450 hp
Operator: RDM PILOT/GUIDE LTD
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand Air Taxi (135)
Operator Does Business As:
Operator Designator Code: Y3RA
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PAKT, 76 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 20 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1853 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 65°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility: 6 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 3200 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / Terrain-Induced
Wind Direction: 160°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / Light
Altimeter Setting: 29.79 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 10°C / 7°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Ketchikan, AK
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Destination: Ketchikan, AK
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time: 1015 AKD
Type of Airspace: Class G
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 6 Minor
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 6 Minor, 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 55.216944, -132.233611 (est)
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