Piper PA-18 105 accident near Chena, Alaska, June 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026 at about 6:30 am local time, a 1950 Piper PA-18 105, registered N7506K, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Chena, Alaska. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 23, 2026 · about 6:30 am local time
- Place
- Chena, Alaska · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-18 105, built 1950 · all PA-18 105s on the register
- Registration
- N7506K · registry record · serial 18-226
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Nose over/nose down during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 230° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 10,000 ft; scat at 7,000 ft
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 50°F (10°C)
- Altimeter: 29.91 inHg
- Observation at 10:00 pm from AFA, 10 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR PAFA 230553Z 23008KT 10SM SCT070 BKN100 BKN200 21/10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02110100 10261 20211 51009 $
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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