Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC88LA147

ZACHER BAY, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N53546

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN ON THE WATER, HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, DUE TO THE HIGH WIND CONDITION. THE AIRPLANE'S WING TIP STRUCK THE WATER CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE OVER ON ITS BACK.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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