N13GADE HAVILLAND DHC-3 1992-02-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DE HAVILLAND DHC-3 S/N: 179

Summary

On February 04, 1992, a De Havilland DHC-3 (N13GA) was involved in an incident near Metlakatla, 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: TOTAL FAILURE OF THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE TRIM TAB CONTROL HORN TO THE RIGHT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N13GA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 4, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA032
Location
METLAKATLA, AK
Event ID
20001211X14055
Coordinates
55.139694, -131.489151
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

TOTAL FAILURE OF THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE TRIM TAB CONTROL HORN TO THE RIGHT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
179
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DHC-3 DH83
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WINGS AIRLINE SERVICES INC
Address
1873 SHELL SIMMONS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
AK 99801
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# ANC92LA032