De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver crash, Aug 11, 1994 (3 killed)
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident on August 11, 1994 near Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: The pilot's in-flight...
- Date: August 11, 1994
- Aircraft: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
- Location: Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot's in-flight planning and decision to enter a blind canyon, and his failure to stay clear of mountainous terrain.
A Talnon Air Service de Havilland Beaver on a Part 135 lodge and hunting guide flight entered a box canyon near Port Alsworth, Alaska. While turning to reverse direction, it collided with terrain. Witnesses reported clear skies and normal engine sound. All three occupants were killed.