N513F

Substantial
None

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 S/N: 1265

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 19, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA176
Location
CHITINA, AK
Event ID
20001211X15574
Coordinates
61.450149, -143.150543
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT IN COMMAND PREFLIGHT DECISION/PLANNING IN ATTEMPTING TAKEOFF WITHOUT PRUDENT AND SUFFICIENT PREPARATION TO ASSESS WIND DIRECTION. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE TREES IN THE CLEARWAY AT THE AIRSTRIP END.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N513F
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
1265
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH2T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA176