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Plane Crash Injures One in Accident Near North Pole, Alaska

By Ken Ringstad on September 8th, 2015 in Alaska, Fairbanks, Local Accident Report

On September 2, Alaska State Troopers responded to Lakloey Airfield for an airplane crash.  Investigation revealed a Piper 140/PA-28 carrying one passenger crashed shortly after landing. The pilot was transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital with head injuries. The aircraft sustained major damage.  FAA personnel responded and have assumed case responsibility.

Report taken from Alaska State Trooper Dispatch on September 2.

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