DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1

King Salmon, AK — July 19, 2021

Event Information

DateJuly 19, 2021
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberANC21LA062
Event ID20210721103523
LocationKing Salmon, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates58.82222, -155.57383
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeDEHAVILLAND
ModelDHC-2 MK 1
CategoryAIR
FAR Part135
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

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.

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