Accident: De Havilland DHC-2
Jul 19, 2018 · Willow, AK
NTSB numberANC18FA055Event id20180719X32511
- 1
- Fatalities
- 3
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 0
- Uninjured
Probable cause
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during departure climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center of gravity limits, coupled with his lack of operational experience in the airplane make, model, and configuration.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- De Havilland DHC-2
- Registration
- N9878R
- Year built
- 1956
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Operating rules
- Part 135: commuter and on-demand
- Defining event
- Initial climb Aerodynamic stall/spin
Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.
Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- Willow Airport (WOW)1 nm (2 km) north
- Big Lake Airport (BGQ)14 nm (25 km) south-east
- Wasilla Airport (WWA)17 nm (32 km) south-east
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