2 fatal · de Havilland DHC-2 MK I · 2008-05-17 · Stehekin, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08FA144
Event ID
20080523X00720
Type
Accident
Date
2008-05-17
Location
Stehekin, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.305831, -120.660278
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
de Havilland
Model
DHC-2 MK I
Registration
N9558Q
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's disabling of the landing gear warning/advisory system and possible fatigue due to his work schedule.