Preliminary 1 fatal Jul 25, 2025

N5050R crash at Dillingham, AK

Piper J3C-65 — Loss of control in flight at DLG (Dillingham, AK)

DateJul 25, 2025
Tail numberN5050R
AircraftPiper J3C-65 · Piper J-3 Cub · J3
LocationDLG — Dillingham, AK
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseANC25FA079

Report summary

Loss of control in flight during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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