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Accidents · NTSB IAD00WA012 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Amateur-built DH-6 TWIN OTTER accident near Ago-6, Ay, December 12, 1999

On December 12, 1999, a amateur-built DH-6 TWIN OTTER, registered CGKBG, was destroyed in an accident near Ago-6. It was an other work-use flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
December 12, 1999
Place
Ago-6, AY
Type
Accident
Injuries
1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Amateur-built DH-6 TWIN OTTER DH-6 TWIN
Registration
CGKBG · no longer on the register
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Other work-use flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Not recorded
  • Operator: National Science Foundation

The flight

  • Destination: Mcmurdo Station
  • Flight plan: not recorded
  • Runway 0

Weather at the time

  • Light: not reported
  • Wind: from 130° at 5 knots
  • Visibility: 99 statute miles
  • Sky: not recorded; clear
  • Temperature: -29°F (-34°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew11

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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