AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-200
McKinnon, WY, October 4, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 4, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | McKinnon, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.00000, -110.00000 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA048 |
| Event ID | 20251120202034 |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | A-1C-200 |
| Registration # | N96WJ |
| Owner | DK AVIATION LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with downdrafts in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight through mountainous terrain in marginal weather conditions.
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.