N17689de Havilland DHC-3 1989-09-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

de Havilland DHC-3 S/N: 4-31

Summary

On September 02, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-3 (N17689) was involved in an incident near Sheenjek River, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GO AROUND WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE DOWNDRAFT, EXCESSIVE REMEDIAL ACTION, AND SOFT TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17689.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 2, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA156
Location
SHEENJEK RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001213X29267
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GO AROUND WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE DOWNDRAFT, EXCESSIVE REMEDIAL ACTION, AND SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
4-31
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# ANC89LA156