Summary
On July 26, 2022, a De Havilland DHC2 (N9776R) was involved in an accident near Anchorage, AK. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 4 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 7 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in the wing exceeding its critical angle of attack, a loss of control and impact with the water.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9776R.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in the wing exceeding its critical angle of attack, a loss of control and impact with the water.
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# ANC22LA063