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Accident: Beech A45

Jun 7, 2024 · Deer Harbor, WA

NTSB numberWPR24FA184Event id20240607194417

1
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low level, and his misjudged entry altitude for the maneuver, which resulted in impact with water.

NTSB docket WPR24FA184

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Beech A45
Registration
N268AF
Year built
1961
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Maneuvering-aerobatics Low altitude operation/event

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Deer Harbor SPB (DHB)2 nm (3 km) east
  • Crane Island Airstrip (CKR)2 nm (4 km) south-east
  • Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base (WSX)3 nm (6 km) east

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