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September 9, 1983 · De Havilland DHC-2 · N30ST
Port Alsworth, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Port Alsworth, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-2
Tail Number
N30ST
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83LA166
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A MUD BANK AND CRASHED. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND A VFR FLT PLAN WAS FILED. THE FLOAT ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN THE ACCIDENT BUT THE SEVEN OCCUPANTS ESCAPED INJURY. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF HE STRUCK ANEMBANKMENT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND CRASHED.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A MUD BANK AND CRASHED. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND A VFR FLT PLAN WAS FILED. THE FLOAT ACFT WAS DAMAGED IN THE ACCIDENT BUT THE SEVEN OCCUPANTS ESCAPED INJURY. THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF HE STRUCK ANEMBANKMENT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 AHDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2
Tail NumberN30ST
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO