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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Dhav DHC2MK1 · Port Alsworth, AK · August 11, 1994

Date: August 11, 1994 · 17:00 local
Place: Port Alsworth, AK
Phase of flight: Unauth Low Level Opns
Operating rules: Air taxi and commuter (Part 135)
Operator: ITDC
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N17394
NTSB investigation: NTSBANC94FA105
Reported as: Dhav DHC2MK1
Reported engine: Pratt & Whitney R985AN14B
People aboard: 3
Fatal injuries: 3
Pilot’s flight hours: 6,200 total3,500 in this make and model175 in the last 90 days

N17394Registration cancelled Jul 30, 2013 · Dehavilland BEAVER L-20AS/N 495 · Built 1952 Airframe modelDehavilland BEAVER L-20A Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-985 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Observed flying low and slow and stall out of a turn. Burned on ground impact. No anomalies found.

As the FAA filed it

OBSERVED FLYING LOW AND SLOW AND STALL OUT OF A TURN. BURNED ON GROUND IMPACT. NO ANOMALIES FOUND.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB ANC94FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPort Alsworth, AKImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to remain clear of mountainous terrain. The box/blind canyon and proximity of mountainous terrain were related factors.Aug 12, 1994 · Destroyed

Other reports on N17394 · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19910925042919ALevel Off Touchdown · Holitna River, AKLanding on River float,plane pontoon struck a submerged log. Cartwheeled and came to rest inverted.Sep 25, 1991 · Reported as Dhav DHC2MK1 · Substantial damage Incident 19800824064209INormal Cruise · Woodbine, MDMain chute failed to deploy, reserve chute did not inflate. Connector link had separated.Aug 24, 1980 · Reported as Dhav DHC2/ · 1 fatal