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:
- The NTSB released its preliminary report on the May 13, 2019, mid-air collision of two float-equipped de Havilland aircraft near Ketchikan, Alaska, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries.
- Both planes were operating under FAA Part 135 for passenger tours, returning to Ketchikan from the Misty Fjords National Monument area.
- Preliminary flight data shows the de Havilland DHC-3 was at 3,700 ft and the DHC-2 at 3,350 ft before impact; the DHC-3 pilot reported not seeing conflicting traffic on his ADS-B display.
- The NTSB highlighted this collision as one of several recent accidents involving for-hire aircraft operating under Part 135.
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