No fatalities

1997 Accident Involving Bering Air Cessna 208B near Buckland Airport

Buckland Airport, AK (BKC)

On September 8, 1997, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Bering Air was involved in an aviation accident near Buckland Airport, AK (BKC). No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On 8 September 1997, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Bering Air was involved in an accident near Buckland Airport, AK, with no fatalities.

Incident Details

On 8 September 1997, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Bering Air was involved in an aviation accident near Buckland Airport, Alaska (BKC). No fatalities were officially recorded in this occurrence.

Context

This incident is catalogued in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset, which tracks more than three thousand documented aircraft accidents and aviation occurrences spanning the entire history of powered and unpowered flight. Cross-referencing records like this with primary investigative sources helps researchers analyse historical safety trends and identify recurring contributing factors across eras of aviation.

Registration

The aircraft was a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. The specific registration number is not provided in the available source.

Operational Information

Bering Air was the operator of the aircraft at the time of the accident. The flight was operating under unknown circumstances prior to the event.

Investigative Notes

As per the source, no fatalities occurred. Further details regarding the nature of the accident, such as damage to the aircraft or injuries to occupants, are not specified in the available record.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Sept 1997 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Buckland Airport, AK (BKC)?

On 8 September 1997, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Bering Air was involved in an accident near Buckland Airport, AK, with no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Sept 1997 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Sept 1997 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, operated by Bering Air, at Buckland Airport, AK (BKC).