On January 13, 1975, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration N1944) operated by Channel Flying Services was involved in an aviation accident near Alaska, United States of America in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident could not be determined due to a total lack of physical evidence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft traveling from Tenakee to Juneau disappeared in South Alaska, leaving no trace of the plane or its five occupants.
What happened
During a flight operating between Tenakee and Juneau, an aircraft vanished while traversing the region of South Alaska. The specific details regarding the exact moment of the disappearance remain unknown, as the flight path was interrupted without any subsequent contact.
Extensive searches were conducted following the loss of contact; however, investigators were unable to locate any wreckage or debris from the incident. There was no evidence recovered to indicate the condition of the aircraft at the time of its disappearance. All five people on board the aircraft are officially listed as missing.
Findings
Because no physical evidence or wreckage was ever recovered from the site, investigators were unable to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the accident. The lack of any traceable remains prevented an analysis of the mechanical or environmental factors involved in the disappearance.
Probable cause
The cause of the accident could not be determined due to a total lack of physical evidence.