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2020-07-31: 2020 Kenai Peninsula mid-air collision

On July 31, 2020, a 2020 Kenai Peninsula mid-air collision was involved in an aviation accident. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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A de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver and a Piper PA-12 collided near Soldotna Airport on July 31, 2020, killing Alaska State Representative Gary Knopp, who was piloting one aircraft.

Incident Overview

On July 31, 2020, at approximately 8:27 a.m., a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver and a Piper PA-12 collided in mid-air over the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. The collision occurred approximately two miles northeast of Soldotna Airport, near mile 91.5 of the Sterling Highway. Following the collision, most of the wreckage came to rest about 200 yards (180 meters) from the road.

Aircraft Involved

The two aircraft involved were a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver and a Piper PA-12. The source does not specify which aircraft was piloted by the victim or the registration of either aircraft.

Casualties

Alaska State Representative Gary Knopp was piloting one of the aircraft and was killed in the accident. No other occupants or casualties are mentioned in the source material.

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