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Sep 22, 2019
N77KZ accident at Mountain Village, AK
De Havilland BEAVER DHC 2 — Loss of control on ground at Mountain Village, AK
DateSep 22, 2019
Tail numberN77KZ
AircraftDe Havilland BEAVER DHC 2 · De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver · DHC2
LocationMountain Village, AK
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 135
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseGAA19CA563
Probable cause
The pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to distraction, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to become airborne and its subsequent collision with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the Before Takeoff checklist.
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