1997-06-22: DE Havilland DHC-2 MK-I — Juneau, AK

Casualties unknown • Juneau, AK, US

Probable cause

The pilot's misjudged touchdown which resulted in dragging the right wingtip and rupturing the fuel tank. A factor associated with the accident is the rough water conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The float-equipped airplane was observed striking its right wing on water 3 miles west of Juneau, Alaska, while landing, then taking off again. One hour later, witnesses at a lake 30 miles south of Juneau, observed the airplane land, drag a wing and strike the propeller on the water, then take off. The private pilot reported that while in cruise, after the second takeoff, the engine stopped, and he made a power-off landing to the water. Postaccident inspection revealed substantial damage to the right wing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-06-22 DE Havilland DHC-2 MK-I accident near Juneau, AK?

The float-equipped airplane was observed striking its right wing on water 3 miles west of Juneau, Alaska, while landing, then taking off again. One hour later, witnesses at a lake 30 miles south of Juneau, observed the airplane land, drag a wing and strike the propeller on the water, then take off. The private pilot…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-06-22 involved a DE Havilland DHC-2 MK-I, registration N470DB, at Juneau, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudged touchdown which resulted in dragging the right wingtip and rupturing the fuel tank. A factor associated with the accident is the rough water conditions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08050. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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