What happened
On the afternoon of August 11, 1996, a Grumman G21-G aircraft, registration N660PA, was involved in a fatal aviation accident approximately 20 miles south of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The flight, operated by Peninsula Airways Inc., was performing a scheduled passenger service under visual flight rules (VFR) for a cross-country trip. The aircraft departed from Anderson Bay on Unalaska Island at approximately 16:10 Alaska daylight time.
During the flight, the aircraft was operating under Part 135 regulations, and the company was utilizing flight following procedures. While the exact moment of the impact is not specified, the aircraft is believed to have been destroyed during the event. The incident resulted in two fatalities, involving the pilot and the single passenger on board.
Findings
At the time of the departure from Unalaska, the operator noted that low ceilings were present in the vicinity of the departure point. This weather condition was a notable factor in the operational environment during the flight's commencement.