N36841DE HAVILLAND DHC2 1990-06-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DE HAVILLAND DHC2 S/N: L20A-1651

Summary

On June 01, 1990, a De Havilland DHC2 (N36841) was involved in an incident near Broad Pass, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND HIS DELAY IN REVERSING COURSE (IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36841.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 1, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA082
Location
BROAD PASS, AK
Event ID
20001212X23298
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'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND HIS DELAY IN REVERSING COURSE (IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
L20A-1651
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
DHC2 DH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CURTON RALPH
Address
415 WASHINGTON LN
Status
Deregistered
City
WACO
State / Zip Code
TX 76708
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# ANC90LA082