Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer crash, Aug 31, 1979, Pilot...
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer accident on August 31, 1979 near Pilot Point Alaska, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Ground loop during an...
- Date: August 31, 1979
- Aircraft: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
- Location: Pilot Point Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Ground loop during an aborted takeoff from unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors included improper compensation for the wind, the crew's unfamiliarity with the aircraft, a poorly maintained runway surface and no weather briefing.
A Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer operated by Air North - Yukon Air Service on a cargo flight from Pilot Point to Naknek, Alaska, carrying two pilots and a load of fish. During the takeoff roll from rough, unsuitable terrain in strong crosswinds, the aircraft veered out of control, ground looped and came to rest. Both occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.