N4294KDE HAVILLAND DHC-2 1991-01-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 S/N: 1546

Summary

On January 18, 1991, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N4294K) was involved in an accident near Two Moon Bay, AK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE A STALL WHILE MANEUVERING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4294K.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 18, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA021
Location
TWO MOON BAY, AK
Event ID
20001212X16253
Coordinates
60.789379, -145.610992
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE A STALL WHILE MANEUVERING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
1546
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Address
2901 AIRPORT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90505-6115
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# ANC91LA021