A de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crashed Thursday, August 5, eight miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska. The pilot and all five passengers were killed.
Southeast Aviation de Havilland Beaver Crashes in Alaska, Killing Six
Key Takeaways:
- A de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver floatplane operated by Southeast Aviation crashed on August 5 near Ketchikan, Alaska, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and all five passengers.
- The passengers were guests from a Holland America Line cruise ship, on a sightseeing tour to the Misty Fjords National Monument.
- Wreckage was located in a steep mountainous area, with weather conditions at the time including mist, light rain, and limited visibility.
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