King Air 350C Sustains Substantial Damage Near Salcha, Alaska

A Textron Aviation B300C, registered as N67RF, sustained substantial damage during an aviation incident near Salcha, Alaska, on May 5, 2026. Federal safety records confirm no injuries or fatalities were associated with the event.

Investigation Underway

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation under event ID 20260506202947. While the NTSB database confirms the aircraft damage as substantial, officials have not yet released details regarding the phase of flight, weather conditions, or the identities of the operator and flight crew. Preliminary reports for non-fatal incidents in rural areas are frequently issued on a delayed schedule.

Regional Context

The B300C — a cargo-door variant of the King Air 350 — is widely used across Alaska for corporate, charter and special-mission operations, valued for its payload capacity and dependable performance in remote environments. The NTSB Office of Aviation Safety will work to determine probable cause as the investigation progresses.