The failure of the No. 1 linkrod bushing or the bottom portion of the linkrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
N4787C
DEHAVILLAND BEAVER DHC-2
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating
3 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage, 3 fatal injuries. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Jul 24, 2013
Accident
Substantial Thorne Bay, AK
Injuries3 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
NTSB ANC13LA068
Sep 30, 1997
Accident
Destroyed KETCHIKAN, AK
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive climb and turning maneuver at low altitude, the pilot's inadvertent stall, and the intentional operation of the airplane with the required stall warning system disabled. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's overconfidence in the modified airplane's ability, the uninstalled ventral fin, inadequate compliance with the STC by the company, unclear information by the manufacturer, and inadequate surveillance by the FAA.
NTSB ANC97FA159
Jul 26, 1984
Accident
Destroyed KETCHIKAN, AK
Injuries2 fatal, 4 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB SEA84FA185