No fatalities
25 Apr 2025: STINSON 108 — North Pole, AK
On 25 Apr 2025, a STINSON 108 was involved in an aviation accident near North Pole, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Altitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipmentPilot