Summary
On February 05, 2022, a Dehavilland DHC-2 (N1454Z) was involved in an incident near Gilbert, SC. All 2 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 improper flap setting, which resulted in a collision with trees during a takeoff attempt from a short grass field.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1454Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper flap setting, which resulted in a collision with trees during a takeoff attempt from a short grass field.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA116