No fatalities
PIPER PA-31-350 accident at Eek, AK, 17 Nov 2025
On November 17, 2025, a PIPER PA-31-350 operated by Yute Air was involved in an aviation accident near Eek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s loss of directional control when the airplane encountered snow and ice on the runway while landing at night in gusting crosswind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control when the airplane encountered snow and ice on the runway while landing at night in gusting crosswind conditions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot