Barrow – Kaktovik

On January 31, 1959 at 12:00 AM, Barrow – Kaktovik experienced a crash involving Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan, operated by Wien Alaska Airlines, with the event recorded near Kaktovik (Barter Island) Alaska.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is weather. On final approach to Kaktovik Airport (Barter Island), the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed few km from the airfield. The pilot, sole on board, was injured and the aircraft was destroyed. The accident occurred in 50 knots wind which is excessive.

Aircraft reference details include registration N7332C, MSN 5105, year of manufacture 1943.