No fatalities

23 Jun 2025: CESSNA P206C — ALASKA VILLAGE MISSIONS — Port Graham, AK

Port Graham, AK, United States

On 23 Jun 2025, a CESSNA P206C operated by ALASKA VILLAGE MISSIONS was involved in an aviation accident near Port Graham, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a tail strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to initiate a go around after the abnormal runway contact. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a tail strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to initiate a go around after the abnormal runway contact.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPitch control — Not attained/maintainedPilot