# NTSB Accident LAX08FA144
> **de Havilland DHC-2 MK I** · 2008-05-17 · Stehekin, WA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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