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Crash in a Flash Alaska midair collision Crash Animation
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On May 13, 2019, a catastrophic mid-air collision occurred near Ketchikan, Alaska, involving two commercial seaplanes carrying tourists. The collision, which happened at 3,000 feet above a fjord, resulted in both planes plummeting into the water below. The smaller aircraft disintegrated mid-air, killing all five occupants instantly. However, in a remarkable display of airmanship, the pilot of the larger DHC-3 Otter managed to regain control despite severe damage and a shattered windshield. Although the landing was controlled, it was in the frigid waters of the fjord, where 10 of the 11 people on board survived with serious injuries. • The collision, which was entirely preventable, revealed significant failures in aviation safety systems. Both aircraft were equipped with traffic information systems designed to detect nearby planes and provide collision warnings. Yet, neither pilot received any alert prior to the crash, which was marked only by a flash of red and white lights and a deafening impact. The subsequent investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) uncovered that simultaneous latent vulnerabilities within the DHC-3’s equipment had prevented the generation of these critical warnings. • The root of the safety lapse traced back to systemic issues with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which had delayed necessary actions to address known equipment deficiencies. The gaps in safety oversight and equipment reliability contributed to the tragic outcome, which resulted in six fatalities and serious injuries for others. The incident underscored significant flaws in the safety net intended to protect small aircraft and highlighted the need for urgent reforms to prevent similar tragedies in the future. • #KetchikanCollision, #SeaplaneCrash, #DHC3Otter, #AviationDisaster, #PlaneCrash, #AlaskaAirCrash, #NTSBInvestigation, #AirSafety, #TrafficInformationSystem, #MidAirCollision, #AviationSafety, #FlightSafety, #AviationHistory, #SmallAircraftSafety, #SeaplaneAccident
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