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Piper PA-24 crashes into shallow waters near Seldovia, Alaska, killing all four aboard

A Piper PA-24 en route from Anchorage to Seldovia crashed into shallow coastal waters near the Alaska town, killing the pilot and three passengers. Authorities identified the pilot as Anchorage resident Eric Middlebrook and recovered the victims after waiting for the tide to recede.

Discovered 2026-08-27T08:13:49.192847-07:00 | 2026-08-27T08:13:49.192847-07:00

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The crash killed all four people aboard a Piper PA-24, underscoring the safety risks of operations connecting remote Alaskan communities.
It was the second fatal aircraft crash in Alaska within a week, making the circumstances and preliminary finding—that the aircraft struck the water and became fully submerged—relevant to ongoing safety reviews.

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