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September 25, 1991 · De Havilland DHC-2 MKI · N17394
Holitna River, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Holitna River, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2 MKI
Tail Number
N17394
Operator
Ralph C Meloon
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA153
THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON THE RIVER, THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG. THE AIRPLANE THEN CARTWHEELED AND CAME TO REST UPSIDE DOWN IN THE WATER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE AIRPLANE'S FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG DURING LANDING ON THE RIVER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT LOSING CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND CRASHING INTO THE WATER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT JUST AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON THE RIVER, THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT FLOAT HIT A SUBMERGED LOG. THE AIRPLANE THEN CARTWHEELED AND CAME TO REST UPSIDE DOWN IN THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2 MKI
Tail NumberN17394
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRalph C Meloon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985-14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO