Final None Jul 15, 2022

N4040W accident at Bettles, AK

Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 — Loss of control on ground at Bettles, AK

DateJul 15, 2022
Tail numberN4040W
AircraftDe Havilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 · De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver · DHC2
LocationBettles, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 135 Business
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC22LA056

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi operations on a riverbank with shallow water.

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