STINSON 108

North Pole, AK — April 25, 2025

Event Information

DateApril 25, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberANC25LA036
Event ID20250501200094
LocationNorth Pole, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates64.71085, -147.19166
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeSTINSON
Model108
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionNITE
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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