DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1
King Salmon, AK — July 19, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA062 |
| Event ID | 20210721103523 |
| Location | King Salmon, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 58.82222, -155.57383 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-2 MK 1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the floatplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.