Final None Jul 11, 2025

N109KS accident at Nelson Lagoon, AK

Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 — Collision during takeoff/land at NONE (Nelson Lagoon, AK)

DateJul 11, 2025
Tail numberN109KS
AircraftDe Havilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 · De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver · DHC2
LocationNelson Lagoon, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Business
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA074

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a creek bank while maneuvering to land.

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