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June 1, 1990 · De Havilland DHC2 · N36841
Broad Pass, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Broad Pass, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC2
Tail Number
N36841
Operator
Kakeldy Ronald
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA082
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DURING FLT, HE ENCOUNTERED DETERIORATING WX CONDITIONS. TO AVOID CLOUDS IN A PASS, HE ELECTED TO REVERSE COURSE. HOWEVER, THE ACFT WAS TOO CLOSE TO RISING TERRAIN & WOULD NOT OUT CLIMB THE TERRAIN GRADIENT. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER, AND HIS DELAY IN REVERSING COURSE (IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT DURING FLT, HE ENCOUNTERED DETERIORATING WX CONDITIONS. TO AVOID CLOUDS IN A PASS, HE ELECTED TO REVERSE COURSE. HOWEVER, THE ACFT WAS TOO CLOSE TO RISING TERRAIN & WOULD NOT OUT CLIMB THE TERRAIN GRADIENT. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC2
Tail NumberN36841
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKakeldy Ronald
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO