No fatalities

BEECH 65-B80 accident at Woleai Atoll, OF, Federated States Of Micronesia, 12 Jul 2024

Woleai Atoll, OF, Federated States Of Micronesia

On July 12, 2024, a BEECH 65-B80 operated by PACIFIC MISSION AVIATION was involved in an aviation accident near Woleai Atoll, OF, Federated States Of Micronesia. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was a flooded runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was a flooded runway.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedContributed to outcome