N96WJAVIAT A12025-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

AVIAT A1S/N: 3397

Summary

On October 04, 2025, a Aviat Aircraft INC A-1C-200 (N96WJ) was involved in an accident near Mckinnon, WY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N96WJ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 4, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR26LA048
Location
Evanston, WY
Event ID
20251120202034
Coordinates
41.342833, -110.888160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with downdrafts in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight through mountainous terrain in marginal weather conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT
Serial Number
3397
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1C-200

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DK AVIATION LLC
Address
38 E WASHINGTON ST STE C
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
MT 59901-3974
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# WPR26LA048