DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1 near Talkeetna, AK — 2011-06-27
Final reportANC11CA057
- Date
- 2011-06-27
- Location
- Talkeetna, AK, USA
- Aircraft
- DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1
- Registration
- N561TA
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
NTSB 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.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
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