Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll out, the right wing impacted trees along the edge of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage and lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC24LA076 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 7, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Skwentna, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Bentalit (PVT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2
- N-number
- N9303Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1954
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
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.