ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278597
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| Date: | Saturday 21 August 2021 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk. I |
| Owner/operator: | Float Plane Investments |
| Registration: | N4334Y |
| MSN: | 1401 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1959 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 14200 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-985 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kodiak, Alaska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Kodiak, AK (9Z3) |
| Kodiak, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was practicing glassy water landings in his float-equipped airplane. On his 5th landing of the day, the floatplane landed hard, bounced twice, and came to rest inverted in the water sustaining substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the floatplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC21LA081
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-2022 09:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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