Talkeetna Airport, AK (TKA/PATK) → Talkeetna Airport, AK (TKA/PATK)
Flight / Schedule
Talkeetna Airport, AK (TKA/PATK) → Talkeetna Airport, AK (TKA/PATK)
Registration
N424KT
MSN
338
Year of Manufacture
1958
Operator
Rustair, opf K2 AviationDate
July 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Phase
Take off
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
Trapper Creek, AK -
Region
United States of America
Coordinates
62.3223°, -150.0923°
Narrative Report
On July 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Talkeetna Airport, AK (TKA/PATK) → Talkeetna Airport, AK (TKA/PATK) experienced a crash involving de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter, operated by Rustair, opf K2 Aviation, with the event recorded near Trapper Creek, AK -.
and the reported phase was take off at a substantial crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
A de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter, N424KT, experienced a tail wheel failure on take off from the Ruth Glacier. The pilot was not injured. ADS-B data indicate that the aircraft was engaged in flights from Talkeetna to the glacier area south of Denali and back, on the day of the accident.
Aircraft reference details include registration N424KT, MSN 338, year of manufacture 1958.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 62.3223°, -150.0923°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
A de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter, N424KT, experienced a tail wheel failure on take off from the Ruth Glacier. The pilot was not injured. ADS-B data indicate that the aircraft was engaged in flights from Talkeetna to the glacier area south of Denali and back, on the day of the accident.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Talkeetna Airport, AK (TKA/PATK) → Talkeetna Airport, AK (TKA/PATK)
Operator
Rustair, opf K2 AviationFlight Phase
Take off
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
United States of America
Aircraft Details
Registration
N424KT
MSN
338
Year of Manufacture
1958
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