N17394DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 MKI 1991-09-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 MKI S/N: 495

Summary

On September 25, 1991, a De Havilland DHC-2 MKI (N17394) was involved in an accident near Holitna River, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

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

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17394.

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
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
495
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 MKI DH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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