Aviation accident ANC11TA079

Name: aviation accident: DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) near Northway (2011-08-03)
Start: 2011-08-03
Location: Northway, AK, USA

NONE · DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · 2011-08-03 · Northway, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC11TA079
Event ID: 20110818X61220
Type: Accident
Date: 2011-08-03
Location: Northway, AK, USA
Coordinates: 64.900886, -157.689743

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 5
Total aboard: 5

Aircraft

Make: DEHAVILLAND
Model: DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Registration: N723DR
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to identify unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent contact with a dirt mound, resulting in the separation of the tailwheel from the airframe.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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