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Twin-Engine Aircraft Missing in Alaskan Sea (N36MN)

Kotzebue-Ralph Wien Memorial, United States of AmericaFlight

On November 21, 1977, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration N36MN) operated by Munz Northern Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kotzebue-Ralph Wien Memorial, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared while en route from Point Hope to Kotzebue, crashing into the sea off the Alaskan coast. Search and rescue efforts found no trace of the aircraft or its two occupants.

Incident Overview and Search Efforts A twin-engine aircraft was en route from Point Hope to Kotzebue when it crashed into the sea off the Alaskan coast. The circumstances surrounding the crash were not established. Search and rescue operations were initiated following the incident, but no trace of the aircraft or its two occupants was found. ## Official Findings The official investigation concluded that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, and no further details regarding the cause of the crash were available.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Nov 1977 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Kotzebue-Ralph Wien Memorial, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared while en route from Point Hope to Kotzebue, crashing into the sea off the Alaskan coast. Search and rescue efforts found no trace of the aircraft or its two occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Nov 1977 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Nov 1977 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration N36MN, operated by Munz Northern Airlines, at Kotzebue-Ralph Wien Memorial, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence.

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