PIPER PA-28-180
Chicken, AK — August 24, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 24, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA094 |
| Event ID | 20250825200861 |
| Location | Chicken, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.07567, -141.96029 |
| Airport | Chicken |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On August 24, 2025, about 0820 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180 airplane, N7771N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chicken, Alaska. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries; the second passenger was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to the pilot, during climb-out following a low pass to inspect the gravel runway at Chicken Airport, the engine experienced a partial loss of power accompanied by a vibration. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain approximately half a mile northwest of the airfield, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage.
The wreckage will be recovered to a secure facility, and a detailed NTSB examination is pending.
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.