No fatalities
23 Jun 2025: CESSNA P206C — ALASKA VILLAGE MISSIONS — Port Graham, AK
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.
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