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| Date: | Sunday 9 August 1987 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver |
| Owner/operator: | Kenai Squadron |
| Registration: | N31522 |
| MSN: | 535 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1952 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 10000 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-985-39B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Chackachatna Ri, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Kenai, AK (ENA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED AFTER HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE GRAVEL BAR HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO STRIKE A LOG. THE AIRPLANE THEN WENT UP ON ITS NOSE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC87LA120
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 17:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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