# NTSB Accident ANC02LA053
> **de Havilland DHC-6-300** · 2002-06-20 · Ketchikan, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC02LA053
- **Event ID:** 20020702X01036
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-20
- **Location:** Ketchikan, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 55.349998, -131.676666
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 31
- **Total aboard:** 31
## Aircraft
- **Make:** de Havilland
- **Model:** DHC-6-300
- **Registration:** N353PM
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of a ground handler to follow company procedures/directives, and his premature release of a mooring line.  Factors associated with the accident were the congested operations area, and the operator's failure to provide adequate safe zones for the airplanes.

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