Perry Island – Kaktovik
Flight / Schedule
Perry Island – Kaktovik
Aircraft
Beechcraft AT-11 KansanRegistration
N65458
MSN
4084
Year of Manufacture
1943
Operator
Wien Alaska AirlinesDate
January 14, 1963 at 11:28 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Kaktovik (Barter Island) Alaska
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On January 14, 1963 at 11:28 PM, Perry Island – 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 scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 83.3%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. On approach to Kaktovik Airport completed by night, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with fog. Descending under VFR, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground few km short of runway. A passenger was seriously injured while all five other occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N65458, MSN 4084, year of manufacture 1943.
Fatalities
Total
5
Crew
1
Passengers
4
Other
0
Crash Summary
On approach to Kaktovik Airport completed by night, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with fog. Descending under VFR, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground few km short of runway. A passenger was seriously injured while all five other occupants were killed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
5
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
83.3%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Perry Island – Kaktovik
Operator
Wien Alaska AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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