CESSNA R172K accident at Trapper Creek, AK, 17 Feb 2024

On February 17, 2024, a CESSNA R172K was involved in an aviation accident near Trapper Creek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of airplane control; and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.