Piper Crash Near Seldovia: What We Know | Anchorage News

A Piper PA-24 crashed into water near Seldovia, claiming four lives—including pilot Eric Middlebrook and three California passengers—after witnesses reported an erratic landing, unusual low-altitude flight, and a violent pitch-up before impact with a tree. The NTSB’s preliminary report points to possible runway confusion and mechanical issues, but the full investigation is still underway.

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https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/09/16/new-details-fatal-seldovia-plane-crash-released-by-investigators/

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