3 fatal · DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 · 1994-08-12 · PORT ALSWORTH, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC94FA105
Event ID
20001206X01899
Type
Accident
Date
1994-08-12
Location
PORT ALSWORTH, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.200542, -154.280578
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Model
DHC-2
Registration
N17394
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER 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.