Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 27, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA057
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20110707X73359
Coordinates
62.966667, -150.733337
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
8
Total Aboard
8
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N561TA
Make
DEHAVILLAND
Serial Number
581
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 MK 1
Analysis
The pilot reported that while departing from a snow-covered glacier, in a tailwheel and wheel penetration ski-equipped airplane, the main and tail skis struck a bump just as the airplane became airborne. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the tailwheel bulkhead and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical problems 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# ANC11CA057