No fatalities
2 Jul 2024: DE HAVILLAND DHC2 I — Trail Ridge Air — Susitna, AK
On 2 Jul 2024, a DE HAVILLAND DHC2 I operated by Trail Ridge Air was involved in an aviation accident near Susitna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in the floats contacting the shallow river bottom during takeoff, and a subsequent loss of control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in the floats contacting the shallow river bottom during takeoff, and a subsequent loss of control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotContributed to outcome