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Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-09-17
Local time
21:40
Location
near Tok, Alaska
Aircraft
Piper PA-15
People on board
2
Reported injuries
unknown
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On September 17, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m. local time, a Piper PA-15 crashed shortly after departing from a dirt strip near Tok, Alaska. Two people were on board at the time of the crash. Details about the circumstances of the accident remain limited.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-15. The identities of the occupants and the intended flight route have not been disclosed.
Emergency response
Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site. Further information about the response and any injuries has not been released.
Investigation status
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates as they become available.
What officials and reports have confirmed
Piper PA-15 crashed shortly after takeoff from a dirt strip near Tok, Alaska on September 17, 2026 at about 9:40 p.m. local time [1]
