N5317Gde Havilland DHC-2 1985-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

de Havilland DHC-2 S/N: 617

Summary

On September 26, 1985, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N5317G) was involved in an accident near Merrill Pass, AK. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC85FA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5317G.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 26, 1985
NTSB Number
ANC85FA184
Location
MERRILL PASS, AK
Event ID
20001214X37658
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
617
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 DH2T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LAKE UNION AIR INC
Address
950 WESTLAKE AVENUNE NORTH
Status
Deregistered
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98109
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC85FA184