De Havilland DHC-2 N6782L
26 May 1994 · Friday Harbor, Washington, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 26 May 1994 at about 01:15 local time, a De Havilland DHC-2 registered N6782L was involved in an accident near Friday Harbor, Washington, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 01:15
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Friday Harbor, Washington, United States
- Nearest airport
- Friday Harbor (WA24)
- Coordinates
- 48.5296, -123.0601
- Aircraft
- De Havilland DHC-2
- Registration
- N6782L
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
- Purpose of flight
- Unknown
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Orcas Island → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Not recorded
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA94LA159
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S ACCIDENTAL EXTENSION OF HIS HAND INTO THE ARC OF THE TURNING PROPELLER. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH WINDS DURING THE DOCKING PROCESS.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
WHILE TAXIING THE FLOAT-EQUIPPED AIRPLANE TO DOCKING, THE PILOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE IGNITION, AND IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE CABIN. HE THEN QUICKLY WALKED FORWARD ON ONE OF THE FLOATS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM CONTACTING THE DOCK. AS HE WALKED PAST THE PROPELLER, WHICH WAS STILL TURNING, HE EXTENDED HIS HAND TO MAINTAIN BALANCE, AND THE PROPELLER IMPACTED HIS WRIST.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other De Havilland DHC-2 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 1994 | De Havilland DHC-2 | Kodiak, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 6 |
| 12 Aug 1994 | De Havilland DHC-2 | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | Talnon Air Service | Fatal | 3 |
| 9 Jul 1994 | De Havilland DHC-2 | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | McBride, Michael S. | No injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 1994 | De Havilland DHC-2 | Kenai, Alaska, United States | McBride, Michael S. | No injuries | - |
| 19 Aug 1994 | De Havilland DHC-2 | Skwenta, Alaska, United States | Willow Air Service | No injuries | - |
| 31 Aug 1993 | De Havilland DHC-2 | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | Rainbow King, Inc | Fatal | 3 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 1994 | Aero Commander S2R | Dayton, Washington, United States | AG Air Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 28 May 1994 | Rockwell S-2R | Touchet, Washington, United States | Garbe, Duane M. and Carol A. | Minor injuries | - |
| 1 Jun 1994 | Kopp KITFOX II | Bremerton, Washington, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 28 May 1994 | Wray KR-2 | Puyallup, Washington, United States | Wray, Rick L. | No injuries | - |
| 10 Jun 1994 | Hughes 369D | Snoqualmie, Washington, United States | Highline Helicopters | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jun 1994 | Hiller-Soloy UH-12L4 | Clarkston, Washington, United States | Pope, James R. | Minor injuries | - |