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August 24, 2025 · Piper PA-28-180 · N7771N
Chicken, AK
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Chicken, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180 (1969)
Tail Number
N7771N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC25LA094
On August 24, 2025, about 0820 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180 airplane, N7771N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chicken, Alaska. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries; the second passenger was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, during climb-out following a low pass to inspect the gravel runway at Chicken Airport, the engine experienced a partial loss of power accompanied by a vibration. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain approximately half a mile northwest of the airfield, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The wreckage will be recovered to a secure facility, and a detailed NTSB examination is pending.
Full Narrative
On August 24, 2025, about 0820 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180 airplane, N7771N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chicken, Alaska. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries; the second passenger was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, during climb-out following a low pass to inspect the gravel runway at Chicken Airport, the engine experienced a partial loss of power accompanied by a vibration. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain approximately half a mile northwest of the airfield, resulting in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The wreckage will be recovered to a secure facility, and a detailed NTSB examination is pending.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 AKDT
Nearest AirportCHICKEN (0.7nm NNW)
Runway31
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN7771N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 50 F
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time07:53