What happened
During a landing attempt on a gravel runway measuring 1,880 feet in length and 35 feet in width, the aircraft experienced a runway excursion. Winds at the time were estimated by the pilot and a witness to be from 270 degrees, gusting to 25 knots.
Upon touchdown, the airplane struck a rut in the surface, which caused the aircraft to bounce and become airborne again. As the aircraft moved, the right wing lifted, and the plane departed the left side of the runway. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. No injuries were reported among the pilot or witnesses.
The runway condition was described by the pilot, a witness, and company personnel as extremely potholed and unsuitable for operations. Notably, this flight marked the pilot's first revenue flight in Alaska, as well as the company's first flight to this specific airport.