Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that while on final approach for landing at a remote lake, the airplane descended unexpectedly while crossing the shoreline. The airplane touched down prematurely in shallow water, impacting the rocky bottom, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC25LA068 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 6, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kokhanok, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- (NONE)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
- N-number
- N67251
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1951
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- 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.