No fatalities
25 Jun 2025: STINSON 108-8 — Alexander Creek, AK
On 25 Jun 2025, a STINSON 108-8 was involved in an aviation accident near Alexander Creek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s encounter with a downdraft that led to a rapid loss of altitude. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s encounter with a downdraft that led to a rapid loss of altitude.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotEffect on operationAttain/maintain not possible