4 fatal · de Havilland DHC-2 MK. I · 1999-11-27 · WASHOUGAL, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA00FA023
Event ID
20001212X20174
Type
Accident
Date
1999-11-27
Location
WASHOUGAL, WA, USA
Coordinates
45.609077, -122.229354
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
de Havilland
Model
DHC-2 MK. I
Registration
N666XT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure attainment of adequate airspeed prior to initiating a steep turn at low altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall. A factor contributing to the occurrence of the accident was the aircraft's low altitude. Factors contributing to the severity of the accident included a water impact, and jammed/restricted doors due to impact damage resulting in degraded aircraft evacuation capability.