Kenai, AK, USA
N314HA
DEHAVILLAND BEAVER U-6
The pilot of a float-equipped airplane was landing at a remote lake. The pilot stated that he was on a left base leg turning onto a short final approach when the left float struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot of a float-equipped airplane was landing at a remote lake. The pilot stated that he was in a left base to final turn when the left float struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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