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June 10, 1988 · De Havilland DHC-2 · N48108
Chugiak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Chugiak, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2
Tail Number
N48108
Operator
Bloomfield Pette E
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC88FA067
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND, A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, PERFORMED HIS OWN MAINTENANCE ON THE ACFT. THIS MAINTENANCE REQUIRED THE REMOVAL, REINSTALLATION & RIGGING OF THE AILERONS. AS THE PLT WAS TAKING OFF ON THE 1ST FLT AFTER MAINTENANCE, THE ACFT ENTERED A ROLL AFTER LIFT-OFF & CRASHED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CONTROLS TO THE LEFT AILERON WERE CONNECTED IN REVERSE.
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THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND, A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, PERFORMED HIS OWN MAINTENANCE ON THE ACFT. THIS MAINTENANCE REQUIRED THE REMOVAL, REINSTALLATION & RIGGING OF THE AILERONS. AS THE PLT WAS TAKING OFF ON THE 1ST FLT AFTER MAINTENANCE, THE ACFT ENTERED A ROLL AFTER LIFT-OFF & CRASHED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CONTROLS TO THE LEFT AILERON WERE CONNECTED IN REVERSE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:56 AKDT
Nearest AirportBirchwood (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2
Tail NumberN48108
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBloomfield Pette E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985-39 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 1 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT