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N734Q accident description

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Crash location 60.781945°N, 161.743055°W
Nearest city Bethel, AK
60.792222°N, 161.755833°W
0.8 miles away
Tail number N734Q
Accident date 27 Aug 2013
Aircraft type Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that while landing the float-equipped airplane on a river, there was a left quartering headwind present and the water condition was choppy. The pilot stated that as the airplane touched down on the water, it yawed to the left and the right wing struck the water, which resulted in structural damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and crosswind compensation during landing.

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