Final None Apr 22, 2023

N454FU accident at Soldotna, AK

Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 — Nose over/nose down at SXQ (Soldotna, AK)

DateApr 22, 2023
Tail numberN454FU
AircraftDe Havilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 · De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver · DHC2
LocationSXQ — Soldotna, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC23LA030

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the main landing gear wheels breaking through the snow and the airplane nosing over.

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