Incident Overview
A pilot was attempting to fly through Funter Pass to Gustavus, Alaska, after receiving a weather briefing that included AIRMET Sierra, which indicated instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions and mountain obscuration for southeast Alaska. During the flight, the pilot encountered deteriorating weather and began a turn to reverse direction. The turn was stopped to avoid some eagles.
Sequence of Events
As the airplane entered an obscuration close to a hill, the pilot steepened the turn and attempted to stop the descent. The airplane then struck a tree with the left wing. Despite the impact, the airplane continued to fly and subsequently landed at Juneau, Alaska.
Weather Conditions
The pilot had received a weather briefing that included AIRMET Sierra, which warned of IFR conditions and mountain obscuration in the region. No further details about the weather at the time of the event were provided.
Outcome
The airplane landed safely at Juneau after the wing strike. No information about injuries, damage, or the aircraft type or registration was provided in the source.