Accident · 2011-05-28
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-05-28
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- DEHAVILLAND DHC-3T (N87AW)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Alaska West Air, Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- ALASKA WEST AIR INC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Source: NTSB case ANC11LA048Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 52 | Class 2 (2011-05-13) | 9,000 total · 1,500 in this make/model · 2,000 as PIC · 55 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.