N67667DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 1993-03-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 S/N: 401

Summary

On March 12, 1993, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N67667) was involved in an incident near Ketchikan, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BUILDING SITUATED AT THE END OF THE TAKEOFF SITE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC93LA043. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N67667.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 12, 1993
NTSB Number
ANC93LA043
Location
KETCHIKAN, AK
Event ID
20001211X11901
Coordinates
55.609352, -131.579376
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BUILDING SITUATED AT THE END OF THE TAKEOFF SITE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
401
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TAQUAN AIR SVC INC
Address
1007 WATER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
KETCHIKAN
State / Zip Code
AK 99901
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC93LA043