# NTSB Accident ANC10CA001
> **DEHAVILLAND DHC-2** · 2009-10-05 · King Salmon, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC10CA001
- **Event ID:** 20091006X25715
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-10-05
- **Location:** King Salmon, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 58.958889, -155.102783
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DEHAVILLAND
- **Model:** DHC-2
- **Registration:** N490K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind.

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