Accident Overview
On the day of the accident, an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificated pilot-in-command departed on a solo cargo-only air-taxi flight at 1104 Alaska Standard Time (A.K.S.T.). The destination was 83 nautical miles to the northeast. The aircraft struck rising terrain approximately 40 nautical miles northeast of the departure airport, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no recollection of the flight prior to the accident and suffered minor injuries, having been knocked unconscious during the impact.
Pilot Background
The pilot was normally assigned to copilot duties on a multi-engine airplane and was not familiar with the terrain over which the flight was conducted. No additional pilot background details were provided.
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions at the crash site were unknown. However, a pilot flying in the same general area shortly after the accident reported localized areas of fog and snow that reduced visibility to less than one-half mile.
Rescue
The pilot was recovered by Coast Guard search and rescue personnel approximately 24 hours after the accident.