1 fatal · De Havilland DHC-2 · 2018-07-19 · Willow, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC18FA055
Event ID
20180719X32511
Type
Accident
Date
2018-07-19
Location
Willow, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.732223, -150.048049
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
De Havilland
Model
DHC-2
Registration
N9878R
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during departure climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center of gravity limits, coupled with his lack of operational experience in the airplane make, model, and configuration.