N59826PIPER PA-31-3502025-01-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31-350S/N: 31-7652077

Summary

On January 10, 2025, a Piper PA-31-350 (N59826) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, AK. All 9 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to recognize that an automated taxiway gate was closing, and the pilot’s failure stop for the closing gate.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59826.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 10, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA016
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20250111199529
Coordinates
64.813417, -147.853220
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
9
Total Aboard
9

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to recognize that an automated taxiway gate was closing, and the pilot’s failure stop for the closing gate.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7652077
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-31-350PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
PA-31-350

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIR ARCTIC INC
Address
PO BOX 60649
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99706-0649
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC25LA016