DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK.I
Nondalton, AK, July 19, 2026
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Nondalton, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | Lake Clark Lodge Strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC26LA072 |
| Event ID | 20260720203418 |
Aircraft
| Make | DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-2 MK.I |
| Registration # | N791PW |
| Operator | Lake Clark Lodge |
| Owner | N491PW LLC |
| 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 |
Full Narrative
On July 19, 2026 about 1440 Alaska daylight time, a DeHavilland DHC-2 airplane, N791PW was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Nondalton, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight.
The pilot reported that he conducted a normal landing on a remote airstrip, and after touching down he applied the brakes, but the right brake did not respond. The airplane veered to the left, the pilot attempted to correct the left drift by adding additional right brake; the brake did not respond. The airplane ground looped and departed the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator.
A postaccident examination of the brake system is pending.
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.