# NTSB Accident ANC94FA105
> **DE HAVILLAND DHC-2** · 1994-08-12 · PORT ALSWORTH, AK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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