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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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