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January 8, 1987 · De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Beaver DHC · N1018H
Shoal Cove, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 8, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Shoal Cove, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Beaver DHC
Tail Number
N1018H
Operator
Foster Goodrich
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA87LA044
THE DHC-2 AIR TAXI ACFT HAD LANDED AT SHOAL COVE, AK AND WAS STEP TAXIING TO TH FLOAT PLANE DOCK. DURING THE TAXI THE ACFTS LEFT WING CONTACTED A WIRE CABLE ATTACHED TO AN 'A' FRAME ACROSS THE PATH OF THE ACFT. THE CABLE HAD BEEN PUT UP THE DAY BEFORE AND WAS NOT MARKED.
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THE DHC-2 AIR TAXI ACFT HAD LANDED AT SHOAL COVE, AK AND WAS STEP TAXIING TO TH FLOAT PLANE DOCK. DURING THE TAXI THE ACFTS LEFT WING CONTACTED A WIRE CABLE ATTACHED TO AN 'A' FRAME ACROSS THE PATH OF THE ACFT. THE CABLE HAD BEEN PUT UP THE DAY BEFORE AND WAS NOT MARKED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:36 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Beaver DHC
Tail NumberN1018H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFoster Goodrich
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985SB3 · Reciprocating · 400
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 26 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:58
Weather SourceWFAC