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N1544 accident description

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Crash location 57.191666°N, 154.503889°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Akhiok, AK
56.945556°N, 154.170278°W
21.1 miles away
Tail number N1544
Accident date 14 Sep 2013
Aircraft type Dehavilland Beaver Dhc 2
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of a float-equipped airplane reported that he was attempting to takeoff from a river, in the same direction as the 3 to 5-knot current, with a 5-knot tailwind. During the takeoff run, as the airplane neared a bend in the river, it encountered a 15 to 20-knot quartering tailwind gust. He said that the airplane lost rudder authority due to the wind gust, and he was unable to steer around the river bend. The airplane subsequently struck the riverbank and came to rest upright. During the impact, the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a gusty tailwind.

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