DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Point Baker, AK, July 26, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Point Baker, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 56.35186, -133.62258 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA057 |
| Event ID | 20230726192719 |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) |
| Registration # | N6782L |
| Operator | SEAWIND AVIATION INC |
| Owner | SEAWIND AVIATION INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.
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.