# NTSB Accident ANC18FA055
> **De Havilland DHC-2** · 2018-07-19 · Willow, AK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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