Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Iliamna
Date & Time:
Aug 20, 1983 at 1630 LT
Registration:
N3129S
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Iliamna - Iliamna
MSN:
269
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
1116.00
Aircraft flight hours:
7000
Circumstances:
The aircraft got into a downdraft and collided with hilly terrain. The pilot stated that he was spotting caribou and settled into the side of a hill. According to the passengers the aircraft was about 300 feet agl prior to the descent to ground contact. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of control - in flight
Phase of operation: maneuvering
Findings
1. (f) weather condition - downdraft
2. (c) altitude - inadequate - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: maneuvering
Findings
3. (f) terrain condition - mountainous/hilly
Phase of operation: maneuvering
Findings
1. (f) weather condition - downdraft
2. (c) altitude - inadequate - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: maneuvering
Findings
3. (f) terrain condition - mountainous/hilly
Final Report:
