The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) yesterday released the preliminary report of its investigation into the May 13, 2019, mid-air collision approximately seven miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska between a float-equipped de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver and a float-equipped de Havilland DHC-3 Turbine Otter.
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Alaska Midair Collision
Key Takeaways:
- A mid-air collision between two Part 135 for-hire floatplanes near Ketchikan, Alaska, resulted in six fatalities and multiple injuries among passengers and crew.
- Both aircraft were returning from Misty Fjords in visual meteorological conditions; the DHC-3 pilot stated he was maneuvering and did not see conflicting traffic on his ADS-B display.
- The NTSB's preliminary report highlighted this as one of several recent accidents involving Part 135 for-hire aircraft and noted neither plane was equipped with mandatory flight data or cockpit voice recorders.
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