Final None Jan 10, 2025

N59826 accident at Fairbanks, AK

Piper PA-31-350 — Ground collision at FAI (Fairbanks, AK)

DateJan 10, 2025
Tail numberN59826
AircraftPiper PA-31-350 · Piper Chieftain · PA31
LocationFAI — Fairbanks, AK
Phase of flightTaxi
OperationPart 135
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA016

Probable cause

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

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