What happened
On a recent flight departing from Driftwood Bay Airport located on Umnak Island, an aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb. While the aircraft was attempting to reach an altitude of 800 feet, it lost lift and descended into the sea.
The impact with the water occurred during the climb phase of the flight. There were two fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, involving both members of the crew onboard the aircraft.
Findings
Preliminary details indicate that the crash was triggered when the aircraft stalled while the pilot was attempting to gain altitude following takeoff.