Accident Overview
A twin-engine airplane was on a taxi flight from King Salmon to Kodiak when it crashed in the Shelikof Strait off Kodiak. The Shelikof Strait is a body of water between the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island. The specific circumstances of the crash are unknown.
Search and Rescue Operations
Search and rescue operations were launched after the aircraft went missing. Over the course of several days, search crews covered the area but found no trace of the aircraft or its three occupants. The search was eventually suspended without any debris or survivors being located.
Investigation and Findings
The official investigation was hampered by the complete absence of physical evidence. Because the aircraft was never recovered, investigators could not determine the cause of the accident. The probable cause statement reflects that due to lack of evidence, the cause remains undetermined.