N9279Z

Substantial
None

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2-L-20S/N: 345

Summary

On July 09, 2021, a Dehavilland DHC-2-L-20 (N9279Z) was involved in an incident near Coffman Cove, 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: The pilot’s impact with a buoy on takeoff which resulted in a nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9279Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 9, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA057
Location
Coffman Cove, AK
Event ID
20210713103467
Coordinates
56.008959, -132.847090
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s impact with a buoy on takeoff which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEHAVILLAND
Serial Number
345
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
DHC-2-L-20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
DHC-2-L-20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SNOW MOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
1249 TONGASS AVE STE A
City
KETCHIKAN
State / Zip Code
AK 99901-6135
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# ANC21LA057