DEHAVILLAND DHC-2
McCarthy, AK — July 12, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA052 |
| Event ID | 20230717192644 |
| Location | McCarthy, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.44200, -142.89609 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-2 |
| 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
A failure of the right brake caliper bolts during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent 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.