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June 27, 2011 · Dehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · N561TA
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Dehavilland DHC-2 MK 1
Tail Number
N561TA
Operator
Talkeetna Air Taxi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA057
The pilot reported that while departing from a snow-covered glacier, in a tailwheel and wheel penetration ski-equipped airplane, the main and tail skis struck a bump just as the airplane became airborne. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the tailwheel bulkhead and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while departing from a snow-covered glacier, in a tailwheel and wheel penetration ski-equipped airplane, the main and tail skis struck a bump just as the airplane became airborne. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the tailwheel bulkhead and fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDehavilland DHC-2 MK 1
Tail NumberN561TA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTalkeetna Air Taxi
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.53 inHg
Weather SourcePILO