Accident · 2015-09-14

NTSB case GAA15LA281 · DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MK.I · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2015-09-14
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC 2 MK.I (N676SP)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
SPORTSMAN'S AIR SERVICE INC Matched by aircraft (N-number)

Probable cause

A loss of directional control during a water takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not examined due to the remote accident location.

Source: NTSB case GAA15LA281

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingCommercialAirplane50Class 2 (2015-04-01)10,000 total · 8,000 in this make/model · 10,000 as PIC · 200 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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