N5343G

Substantial
None

DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1S/N: 862

Summary

On May 28, 2024, a Dehavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1 (N5343G) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, 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: The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5343G.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA037
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20240528194324
Coordinates
64.806708, -147.780300
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEHAVILLAND
Serial Number
862
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
8
FAA Model
BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COYOTE AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 9053
City
COLDFOOT
State / Zip Code
AK 99701-9053
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# ANC24LA037