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January 10, 2025 · Piper PA-31-350 · N59826
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350 (1976)
Tail Number
N59826
Operator
Warbelows Air Ventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC25LA016
The pilot reported that, while taxiing through an automated airport taxiway gate, the gate closed on the airplane which resulted in substantial damage to the right aileron. An airport surveillance video showed the airport taxiway gate closing, with warning lights that indicated a moving gate illuminated, and the accident airplane continuing to taxi towards the closing gate. The accident airplane then impacts the closing gate with its right wingtip and left wing leading edge. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while taxiing through an automated airport taxiway gate, the gate closed on the airplane which resulted in substantial damage to the right aileron. An airport surveillance video showed the airport taxiway gate closing, with warning lights that indicated a moving gate illuminated, and the accident airplane continuing to taxi towards the closing gate. The accident airplane then impacts the closing gate with its right wingtip and left wing leading edge. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:55 AKST
Nearest AirportFairbanks International Airpor (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN59826
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWarbelows Air Ventures
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-J2B · Reciprocating · 350 | Lycoming · LTIO-540-J2B · Reciprocating · 350
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4Age 59 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 22000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 F / 9 F
Altimeter29.57 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC