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July 26, 2022 · De Havilland DHC2 · N9776R
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2022
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (2 serious injuries, 4 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC2 (1957)
Tail Number
N9776R
Operator
Alaska Skyways
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC22LA063
The pilot reported that, he was departing in the float-equipped airplane in strong gusty wind conditions. After accelerating on the water for about 3 seconds, the airplane suddenly became airborne and crabbed into the wind about 60° to 90° from the intended takeoff path and started to climb as it continued to track away from the intended flight path. As the climb continued, the airplane stalled and impacted the water in a nose low attitude which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in the wing exceeding its critical angle of attack, a loss of control and impact with the water.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, he was departing in the float-equipped airplane in strong gusty wind conditions. After accelerating on the water for about 3 seconds, the airplane suddenly became airborne and crabbed into the wind about 60° to 90° from the intended takeoff path and started to climb as it continued to track away from the intended flight path. As the climb continued, the airplane stalled and impacted the water in a nose low attitude which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportLAKEHOOD (0nm S)
Runway14
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC2
Tail NumberN9776R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlaska Skyways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R985 AN 14-B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (2 serious injuries, 4 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor4
Uninjured1
Total7
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 39 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC