N17689DE HAVILLAND DHC-3 1990-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

DE HAVILLAND DHC-3 S/N: 431

Summary

On June 30, 1990, a De Havilland DHC-3 (N17689) was involved in an accident near Beaver Village, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 8 people uninjured out of 9 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: MECHANICAL FAILURE OF AN EXHAUST ROCKER ARM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA103. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17689.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 30, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA103
Location
BEAVER VILLAGE, AK
Event ID
20001212X23314
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
8
Total Aboard
9

Probable Cause and Findings

MECHANICAL FAILURE OF AN EXHAUST ROCKER ARM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
431
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
DHC-3 DH83
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
16
FAA Model
DHC-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RJF HOLDINGS LLC
Address
31441 SANTA MARGARITA PKWY
STE A256
City
RCHO STA MARG
State / Zip Code
CA 92688-1836
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# ANC90LA103