Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 25, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA153
Location
HOLITNA RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X18012
Coordinates
61.939929, -157.619842
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE AIRPLANE'S FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG DURING LANDING ON THE RIVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT LOSING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND CRASHING INTO THE WATER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N17394
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
495
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
R AND J AIRCRAFT LEASING CORP
Address
3747 N POINT DR PO BOX 220787
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99522
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# ANC91LA153