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Jul 19, 2021
N68080 accident at King Salmon, AK
Dehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 — Abrupt maneuver at King Salmon, AK
DateJul 19, 2021
Tail numberN68080
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-2 MK 1 · De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver · DHC2
LocationKing Salmon, AK
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 135 Other work use
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC21LA062
Probable cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the floatplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
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