N513FDE HAVILLAND DHC-2 1992-09-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 S/N: 1265

Summary

On September 19, 1992, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N513F) was involved in an incident near Chitina, AK. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N513F.

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
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
1265
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH82
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