Britten-Norman Islander crash, Apr 24, 1975, Tin City Alaska

Britten-Norman Islander accident on April 24, 1975 near Tin City Alaska, United States with no fatalities.

A Munz Northern Islander on a scheduled flight from Nome struck the ground short of the runway at Tin City during final approach in snow and gusting downdrafts. Both occupants were uninjured, and the aircraft was written off after the pilot misjudged his height above the terrain.

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