N5354G

Substantial
Serious

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 S/N: 887

Summary

On July 13, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N5354G) was involved in an accident near Kodiak, AK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 4 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOW IFR FLT CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH RISING TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA123. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5354G.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 13, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA123
Location
KODIAK, AK
Event ID
20001213X28701
Coordinates
57.790870, -152.400283
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOW IFR FLT CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH RISING TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
887
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH2T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BLACK PEARL BEAVERS LLC
Address
180 ZOAR VALLEY RD
City
SPRINGVILLE
State / Zip Code
NY 14141-9248
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# ANC89LA123