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CESSNA 170 accident at McKinley Village, AK, 17 Sept 2024

McKinley Village, AK, United States

On September 17, 2024, a CESSNA 170 was involved in an aviation accident near McKinley Village, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintainedContributed to outcome

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Sept 2024 CESSNA 170 accident near McKinley Village, AK?

The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Sept 2024 CESSNA 170 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Sept 2024 involved a CESSNA 170, at McKinley Village, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

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