Ketchum Air Service

Safety profile and incident history for Ketchum Air Service.

Safety Score

9.6/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

8

Recent Incidents

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

Nikabuna Lake Alaska

The on-demand fishing/hunting charter air carrier pilot experienced a total loss of power and landed in a small lake. During the ground run following the emergency landing a oil-fed fire destroyed the aircraft. Investigators found inadequate flight following documentation, and fuel records or maintenance records for accident acft or operation. Passenger witnesses reported low fuel gauges prior to takeoff. Fuel pump examination indicated fuel starvation.

De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

Kijik Lake Alaska

While cruising in good weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed on the slope of a mountain located about 12 miles from Kijik Lake. The wreckage was found a day later and all eight occupants have been killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United States of America

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter1
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver1