Dehavilland DHC-2 accident near Igiugig, Alaska, August 7, 2026
On August 7, 2026 at about 2:00 am local time, a 1952 Dehavilland DHC-2, registered N62230, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Igiugig, Alaska. It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 8 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 7, 2026 · about 2:00 am local time
- Place
- Igiugig, Alaska · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 8 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Dehavilland DHC-2, built 1952 · all DHC-2s on the register
- Registration
- N62230 · registry record · serial 707
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during takeoff (rejected takeoff) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 8
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Rainbow River Lodge Aviation LLC
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 7 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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