What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation, a twin engine airplane departed from Anvik Airport with the intention of traveling to Anchorage. Shortly after leaving the runway, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall while in the initial climb phase. The impact of the crash caused the plane to ignite, resulting in a post-crash fire. There was only one person on board, the pilot, who sustained fatal injuries during the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified several critical factors that led to the loss of control. The primary reason for the crash was a stall occurring during the climb because the pilot did not abort the takeoff sequence. Several contributing elements were also noted by investigators:
- The aircraft was loaded improperly
- The total weight exceeded the maximum gross weight by 188 lbs
- There was insufficient preflight preparation prior to departure