Aviation Accident Summary ANC91LA138

CUBE COVE, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N2738G

DE HAVILLAND DHC-2

Analysis

WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO THE AIRSTRIP, THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED A WINDSHEAR AND AN EXTREMELY HIGH SINK RATE. AFTER A HARD LANDING ON THE AIRSTRIP, THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENCOUNTER WITH WINDSHEAR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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