N67669de Havilland DHC-2 1989-05-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

de Havilland DHC-2 S/N: 917

Summary

On May 29, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N67669) was involved in an accident near Angoon, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT FAILED TO ASSURE THE LANDING GEAR ON THE AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS WERE RETRACTED FOR THE WATER LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA89FA092. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N67669.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 29, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89FA092
Location
ANGOON, AK
Event ID
20001213X28428
Coordinates
57.439643, -134.479125
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT FAILED TO ASSURE THE LANDING GEAR ON THE AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS WERE RETRACTED FOR THE WATER LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
917
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA89FA092