Tag: 2019 PenAir Crash
NTSB investigation into fatal Unalaska plane crash reveals mechanical problem
The NTSB report also described company culture within RavnAir group that discouraged pilots from speaking out about safety concerns.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Medevac plane crash in Unalaska
While the early findings establish some of the facts surrounding the Jan. 16 crash, the chief of the NTSB's Alaska Regional Office said it's too soon to pinpoint the cause.
After crash, Ravn, Alaska Airlines finally nearing deal to let Unalaskans use miles again
Since RavnAir Group's PenAir plane crash in October, Unalaskans haven't been able to use Alaska Airlines miles to book flights to or from Anchorage.
Unalaska school district goes $15k over budget chartering planes after fatal PenAir crash
The Unalaska City School District is still experiencing fallout from a fatal plane crash in November.
NTSB: Pilot inexperience and unfavorable winds factored into fatal PenAir crash in Unalaska
The flight that crashed at the Dutch Harbor airport last month, killing a passenger, landed amid unfavorable but shifting winds, according to an initial federal report released Friday. And it was captained by a pilot with relatively little experience at the controls of Saab-2000 plane he was flying, the report said.
A month after PenAir crash, Unalaska explores legal action against airlines over flight suspension
The City of Unalaska may consider legal action against the airlines involved in last month's fatal plane crash.
A month after PenAir crash, Ravn to resume Unalaska flights, but travel headaches continue with reservations, miles
While regular flights are set to resume in tentatively this week, Unalaskans still have a lot of unanswered questions about flying to and from Anchorage.
After the Unalaska plane crash upended their swim meet, locals volunteered and the high school team swam anyway
When Unalaska swimmers were unable to compete against Cordova as planned, classmates and other community members stepped up to the blocks instead.
Unalaska declares emergency over suspended air service; city plans to charter flights for community
The order allows the city to charter as many as three flights per week — and to resell the seats to the many community members looking to travel for work, vacation, medical appointments and more.
‘There’s no plan B’: As Unalaska flight delays continue, residents call for air service affordability, reliability
In the aftermath of October's fatal plane crash, Unalaskans held a community meeting to voice their concerns about the island's air travel situation.
With regular flights still suspended, Unalaska considers emergency declaration after crash
Unalaska is still recovering following a fatal plane crash on the island this month. But now the busy winter fishing season is approaching, and the community is trying to head off negative impacts to its economy, as well as ensure its safe and daily flight service.
With Ravn flights suspended, other airlines offer routes to and from Unalaska
With PenAir and Ravn's regular air service to Unalaska suspended until next month, Grant Aviation and Security Aviation are now offering additional flights off the island.
New planes will bring regular service back to Unalaska, Ravn says, but not until next month
In a statement Thursday, RavnAir Alaska said the company will fly Dash 8 planes to Unalaska, starting "sometime during the week of November 4th."
Six days after the PenAir crash, still without flight service, anxiety grows in Unalaska
(Update, 10/24: New planes will bring regular service back to Unalaska, Ravn says, but not until next month)
Unalaska's regular flight service has been stalled for...
Former PenAir owners say Unalaska crash raises questions about new operator’s standards
Through last week, U.S. commercial airlines -- distinct from the smaller bush planes that carry Alaskans to rural villages -- had gone a full...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Oct. 21, 2019
A passenger describes what it was like on board the plane that crash landed in Dutch Harbor yesterday, killing one person. Also: Corporate leaders express support for the effort to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on day two of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Fairbanks.
With flights expected to resume in Unalaska, shaken crash survivors contemplate getting back on a plane
Passenger flights, which have been mostly grounded, are expected to resume this week.
After PenAir crash, air travel tentatively expected to resume, Unalaska port returns to normal
The airplane that ran off Unalaska's runway on Thursday, killing one passenger and injuring at least 11 more, has been moved from the crash site, allowing...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Oct. 18, 2019
A passenger describes what it was like on board the plane that crash landed in Dutch Harbor yesterday, killing one person. Also: Corporate leaders express support for the effort to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on day two of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Fairbanks.
LISTEN: After plane goes off the Unalaska runway, passenger describes fatal crash, aftermath
Unalaska resident Patrick Lee was traveling home with his wife, daughter and granddaughter when the flight slid off the runway upon landing.