1 fatality

1965-12-10: De Havilland DHC-3 Otter — United States Army — Mt Chugach, United States of America

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On December 10, 1965, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter operated by United States Army was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Chugach, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A single-engine plane crashed in the Chugach Mountains during a training mission originating from Fort Richardson-Bryant AAF.

What happened

During a scheduled one-hour training flight, a single-engine aircraft went down in the Chugach Mountains. The flight had departed from Fort Richardson-Bryant AAF, located near Anchorage, as part of a routine instructional session. Following the impact, it was confirmed that there was one fatality involving the pilot.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the accident are currently unknown. No official investigation results have been released to clarify the flight phase or any mechanical issues present at the time of the incident.