Final
1 serious
May 22, 2021
N218RD crash at Oak Island, MN
Dehavilland DHC-2 MK.I — Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) at Oak Island, MN
DateMay 22, 2021
Tail numberN218RD
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2 MK.I · De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver · DHC2
LocationOak Island, MN
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseCEN21LA244
Probable cause
The failure of an O-ring in the landing gear system, which resulted in the inadvertent extension of the main wheel in the amphibious float. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart with a known hydraulic leak in the landing gear system.
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