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September 1, 1983 · De Havilland DHC-2, MK-1 DHC-2, MK · N5147G
Barrow, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Barrow, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2, MK-1 DHC-2, MK
Tail Number
N5147G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83LA158
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DITCH DURING LANDING. THE SANDBAR USED FOR LANDING HAD A LIGHT COVERING OF SNOW AND A DITCH WASOBSCURED BY THE SNOW. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE DITCH AND ONE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DITCH DURING LANDING. THE SANDBAR USED FOR LANDING HAD A LIGHT COVERING OF SNOW AND A DITCH WASOBSCURED BY THE SNOW. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH THE DITCH AND ONE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 AHDT
Nearest AirportUMIAT (17nm E)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2, MK-1 DHC-2, MK
Tail NumberN5147G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985-AN14B · Reciprocating
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO