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DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1 near Half Moon Bay — 2013-06-24

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Date
2013-06-24
Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Aircraft
DE HAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1
Registration
C-FPCG
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On June 24, 2013, at 1544 coordinated universal time, a DeHavilland DHC-2MK 1, Canadian registered C-FPCG, owned and operated by Seair Seaplanes, was substantially damaged near Half Moon Bay, Canada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and three passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Toda Inlet, Canada. The Canadian investigators received reports that while en route at 2,000 feet, the engine suffered a catastrophic failure and the propeller separated from the engine, damaging both floats. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Canadian government or Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transportation Safety Board of Canada 200 Promenade du Portage Place du Centre, 4th Floor Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Canada Tel.: (1) 819-994-4252 (1) 819-997-7887 (24 hour) E-mail: airops@tsb.gc.ca Fax: (1) 819-953-9586 Website: http://www.tsb.gc.ca

NTSB coding

  • Part(s) separation from AC · Enroute

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