Accident · 2015-09-14
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 GAA15LA281Flight 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 | Commercial | Airplane | 50 | Class 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.