N41755DE HAVILLAND DHC-3 1989-06-20 NTSB Accident Report

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DE HAVILLAND DHC-3 S/N: 339

Summary

On June 20, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-3 (N41755) was involved in an incident near Palmer, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE LUBRICATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER'S TRIM ACTUATOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89IA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41755.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 20, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89IA099
Location
PALMER, AK
Event ID
20001213X28453
Coordinates
61.620128, -148.979003
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE LUBRICATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER'S TRIM ACTUATOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
339
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
DHC-3 DH83
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
4760 INGLIS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
VANCOUVER
State / Zip Code
V7B 1-WF
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# ANC89IA099