On April 28, 2025, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration N91025) operated by Smokey Bay Air was involved in an aviation accident near Nanwalek, United States of America during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during a go-around maneuver initiated to avoid an animal on the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine charter flight from Homer resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury following a stall during a go-around maneuver.
What happened
On the date of the accident, a charter flight was operating from Homer toward Nanwalek Airport. As the single-engine airplane was on its approach to the runway, the pilot observed a dog present on the airfield. In response to this hazard, the pilot attempted a go-around procedure to avoid the animal.
During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a stall, leading to a crash landing. The accident resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury. The occupants of the aircraft included the pilot and two passengers.
Findings
The pilot initiated an aborted approach after spotting an animal on the runway.
The aircraft experienced a stall during the subsequent go-around attempt.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall during a go-around maneuver initiated to avoid an animal on the runway.