N814DWDEHAVILLAND DHC-22023-07-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2S/N: 34

Summary

On July 12, 2023, a Dehavilland DHC-2 (N814DW) was involved in an incident near Mccarthy, AK. 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: A failure of the right brake caliper bolts during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N814DW.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA052
Location
McCarthy, AK
Event ID
20230717192644
Coordinates
61.442003, -142.896090
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A failure of the right brake caliper bolts during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEHAVILLAND
Serial Number
34
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1949
Model / ICAO
DHC-2DH82
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
DHC-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WRANGELL MOUNTAIN AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 1888
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-1888
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# ANC23LA052