Video of the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver that crashed being towed after removal from Lake Hood yesterday afternoon. | Must Read Alaska

VIDEO de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (N915RC) crashed during takeoff from Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Alaska after the pilot failed to maintain directional control following a right quartering tailwind gust. All 4 on board were uninjured. (7-JUN-2009). | Air Disasters

The DeHavilland DHC2 Beaver is an iconic Canadian aircraft that first flew in August 1947. The aircraft was designed as a rugged, utilitarian aircraft for bush flying, cargo transport, reconnaissance and passenger transport in remote and challenging environments and has an excellent Short Take-Off and Landing capability. As well as being fitted with tricycle undercarriage, the Beaver can be equipped with snow skis and floats, to allow it to operate from water. Powered by a Pratt & Whittney R985