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Oct 7, 2019
N1544 accident at Kodiak, AK
De Havilland BEAVER DHC 2 — Loss of control in flight at Kodiak, AK
DateOct 7, 2019
Tail numberN1544
AircraftDe Havilland BEAVER DHC 2 · De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver · DHC2
LocationKodiak, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Positioning
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseGAA20CA007
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while landing on glassy water, which resulted in the left float touching the water, a loss of yaw control, and impact with a riverbank.
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