Summary
On September 25, 2004, a De Havilland DHC-2 (N1018D) was involved in an incident near Willow, AK. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident were trees.
On September 24, 2004, about 2000 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped de Havilland DHC-2 airplane, N1018D, sustained substantial damage when it collided with trees during landing at an off airport site located about 35 miles northeast of Willow, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) on-demand passenger flight under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The airplane was operated by Susitna Air Service, Inc., of Willow. The certificated commercial pilot and the two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and VFR company flight following procedures were in effect.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC04CA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1018D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident were trees.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On September 24, 2004, about 2000 Alaska daylight time, a float equipped de Havilland DHC-2 airplane, N1018D, sustained substantial damage when it collided with trees during landing at an off airport site located about 35 miles northeast of Willow, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) on-demand passenger flight under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The airplane was operated by Susitna Air Service, Inc., of Willow. The certificated commercial pilot and the two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and VFR company flight following procedures were in effect. The flight originated at the Kashwitna Lake Seaplane Base, Willow, about 1940.
During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge on September 25, the pilot said he was landing at a remote river slough, adjacent to the Kashwitna River. He said that after touchdown the left wing collided with a stand of trees. The airplane pivoted to the left, and the airplane's floats subsequently collided with the river bank. The airplane sustained structural damage to both wings and fuselage.
The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane .
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC04CA114