N9279Z is a 1952 Dehavilland DHC-2-L-20. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 8 seats, powered by a P&W R-985 series rated at 450 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Ketchikan, AK. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 1976. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2004. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 74 years old
- Only 5 Dehavilland DHC-2-L-20 here
2004
1976
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The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that while accelerating on the water for takeoff, he impacted a green channel buoy and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left lift strut and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that the accident may have been prevented if he had taxied clear of the obstructions before initiating his takeoff.
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