FAA accident report · Brian Turner NORTHERN EXPLORER · Delta Junction, AK · September 5, 2025
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While attempting to land at an off-airport airstrip, the pilot struck a tree with the left wing of the aircraft on approach to the landing area
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND AT AN OFF-AIRPORT AIRSTRIP, THE PILOT STRUCK A TREE WITH THE LEFT WING OF THE AIRCRAFT ON APPROACH TO THE LANDING AREA
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.