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

A Piper PA-24 traveling from Anchorage to Seldovia crashed into shallow coastal waters near the remote Alaska town, killing the pilot and three passengers. Authorities said the aircraft was completely submerged and recovered the victims after waiting for the tide to recede; it was Alaska’s second fatal aircraft crash in a week.

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 operational risks facing general aviation in remote Alaska, where recovery and emergency response can be constrained by terrain, weather and tides.
It was the second fatal aircraft crash in Alaska within a week, making the accident part of a broader near-term safety picture that warrants attention from operators and investigators.

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