1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft crash on Kiska Island kills pilot (43-5163)

Kiska Island, United States of AmericaFlight

On August 29, 1944, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration 43-5163) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kiska Island, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A solo pilot lost their life when an aircraft crashed on Kiska Island under unexplained conditions.

What happened

An aircraft met with a fatal accident while operating in the vicinity of Kiska Island. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown, as no definitive sequence of events has been established by available records. At the time of the incident, the pilot was the sole occupant on board. The impact resulted in the death of the pilot, representing a total fatality count of one.

Findings

Due to the limited information available regarding the specific technical or environmental factors involved, no formal contributing factors or conclusions have been documented for this event. The investigation status remains inconclusive based on the provided data.