N67691de Havilland DHC-2 1989-12-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

de Havilland DHC-2 S/N: 540

Summary

On December 28, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N67691) was involved in an incident near Kodiak, 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: IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE WATER. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N67691.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 28, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC90LA022
Location
KODIAK, AK
Event ID
20001213X29899
Coordinates
57.790630, -152.399490
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE WATER. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
540
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OLSEN AVIATION ALASKA INC
Address
PO BOX 1516
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
AK 99574-1516
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# ANC90LA022