Accident · 2023-07-25
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-07-25
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) (N6782L)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Seawind Aviation, Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SEAWIND AVIATION INC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.
Source: NTSB case ANC23LA057Flight 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 pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 28 | Class 1 (2023-05-23) | 4,200 total · 1,100 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.