De Havilland DHC-3 Otter crash, Aug 4, 1977 (1 killed), A...
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident on August 4, 1977 near Alatna River Alaska, United States with 1 fatality.
- Date: August 4, 1977
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
- Location: Alatna River Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A single engine DHC-3 Otter took off from a gravel bar beside the Alatna River bound for Bettles. It struggled to gain height, struck trees and crashed in flames. The sole pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.