N24BR

Substantial
None

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 S/N: 644

Summary

On August 31, 1990, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N24BR) was involved in an incident near Alagnak River, AK. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, HIS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N24BR.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 31, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA162
Location
ALAGNAK RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X23879
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, HIS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
644
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH2T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
DHC-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RIVER FRONT AKN LLC
Address
4540 EDINBURGH DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1421
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# ANC90LA162