DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1
Half Moon Bay, June 24, 2013
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Half Moon Bay |
| Country | CA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC13RA061 |
| Event ID | 20130703X65047 |
Aircraft
| Make | DE HAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC-2 MK 1 |
| Registration # | C-FPCG |
| Operator | Seair Seaplanes |
| Owner | Seair Seaplanes |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On June 24, 2013, at 1544 coordinated universal time, a DeHavilland DHC-2MK 1, Canadian registered C-FPCG, owned and operated by Seair Seaplanes, was substantially damaged near Half Moon Bay, Canada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and three passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Toda Inlet, Canada.
The Canadian investigators received reports that while en route at 2,000 feet, the engine suffered a catastrophic failure and the propeller separated from the engine, damaging both floats.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government or Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
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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.