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September 23, 1990 · De Havilland DHC-3 · N5322G
King Salmon, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
King Salmon, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-3
Tail Number
N5322G
Operator
Alaska Cargo Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA184
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY INTO THE TUNDRA.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRPLANE CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND FAILURE OF NOT ATTAINING AIRSPEED ON TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY INTO THE TUNDRA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 AKDT
Nearest AirportBacharoff (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-3
Tail NumberN5322G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlaska Cargo Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-S1H1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO