Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA057
Location
Point Baker, AK
Event ID
20230726192719
Coordinates
56.351860, -133.622580
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 failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SEAWIND AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 9172
City
KETCHIKAN
State / Zip Code
AK 99901-4172
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# ANC23LA057