6 fatal · DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 MARK 1 · 1992-07-30 · DILLINGHAM, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC92FA116
Event ID
20001211X15018
Type
Accident
Date
1992-07-30
Location
DILLINGHAM, AK, USA
Coordinates
58.819282, -157.860076
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
6
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
7
Aircraft
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Model
DHC-2 MARK 1
Registration
N67151
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION IN REVERSING COURSE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE MANEUVER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND A LOW CEILING.