Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 30, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA089
Location
KETCHIKAN, AK
Event ID
20001212X23292
Coordinates
55.610374, -131.579086
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE CROSS WIND CONDITIONS WHILE TAXIING AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AIRPLANE AND A TREE ON THE SHORELINE. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N1018H
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
732
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TAQUAN AIR SERVICE INC
Address
1007 WATER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
KETCHIKAN
State / Zip Code
AK 99901-6146
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# SEA90LA089