Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC12CA092 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 25, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kenai, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Big River Lakes (PVT)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 3
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Dehavilland BEAVER U-6
- N-number
- N314HA
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.