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January 14, 1985 · De Havilland DHC-2 · N62LC
Mcgrath, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcgrath, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2
Tail Number
N62LC
Operator
Daniel L Smith
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA044
ACFT IS EQUIPPED WITH MAIN GEAR SKIS AND A TAILWHEEL. PLT STATED ELEVATOR & RUDDER CONTROLS STUCK DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON SNOW COVERED TERRAIN. INSPECTION REVELADED THE TAIL SECTION OF THE ACFT COLLAPSED AFTER CONTACTING THE HEAD OF A SMALL TREE. THE LANDING WAS MADE ON A MINING STRIP.
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ACFT IS EQUIPPED WITH MAIN GEAR SKIS AND A TAILWHEEL. PLT STATED ELEVATOR & RUDDER CONTROLS STUCK DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON SNOW COVERED TERRAIN. INSPECTION REVELADED THE TAIL SECTION OF THE ACFT COLLAPSED AFTER CONTACTING THE HEAD OF A SMALL TREE. THE LANDING WAS MADE ON A MINING STRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2
Tail NumberN62LC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaniel L Smith
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · 985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind220° @ 12 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:10
Weather SourcePILO