Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter in West Dease: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 18, 1980 at 1500 LT
Registration:
N3603R
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
West Dease - Koluktak Drill
MSN:
2005
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total hours on type:
23.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from West Dease, the single engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It stalled then crashed in flames, killing all three occupants.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed.
Final Report:
