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September 19, 1992 · De Havilland DHC-2 · N513F
Chitina, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Chitina, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2
Tail Number
N513F
Operator
Paul Claus
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA176
PILOT/OWNER OF LODGE OPERATING DE HAVILLAND DHC2 LANDED AT 1,200 FOOT RIVER BAR STRIP AND LOADED 4 PASSENGERS AND LIGHT CARGO IN 'NO MORE THAN 10 MINUTES.' TAKEOFF ABORTED JUST PRIOR TO PLANNED TAKEOFF WHEN PILOT REPORTED LACK OF ACCELERATION WITH NORMAL ENGINE POWER. OVERRUN INTO TREES BEYOND AIRSTRIP, COLLISION WITH TREES SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING AIRCRAFT. PILOT NOTED 10 TO 15 KNOT TAILWIND FOLLOWING ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT IN COMMAND PREFLIGHT DECISION/PLANNING IN ATTEMPTING TAKEOFF WITHOUT PRUDENT AND SUFFICIENT PREPARATION TO ASSESS WIND DIRECTION. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE TREES IN THE CLEARWAY AT THE AIRSTRIP END.
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PILOT/OWNER OF LODGE OPERATING DE HAVILLAND DHC2 LANDED AT 1,200 FOOT RIVER BAR STRIP AND LOADED 4 PASSENGERS AND LIGHT CARGO IN 'NO MORE THAN 10 MINUTES.' TAKEOFF ABORTED JUST PRIOR TO PLANNED TAKEOFF WHEN PILOT REPORTED LACK OF ACCELERATION WITH NORMAL ENGINE POWER. OVERRUN INTO TREES BEYOND AIRSTRIP, COLLISION WITH TREES SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING AIRCRAFT. PILOT NOTED 10 TO 15 KNOT TAILWIND FOLLOWING ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportBrysons Bar Airstrip (1nm W)
Runway0
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2
Tail NumberN513F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaul Claus
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-AN14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO