DEHAVILLAND DHC-3
Deadhorse, AK — February 21, 2022
Event Information
| Date | February 21, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC22LA019 |
| Event ID | 20220224104691 |
| Location | Deadhorse, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 70.11111, -148.27498 |
| Airport | PVT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-3 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 8 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.
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.