Alaskan Pilot and Daughters Survive Plane Crash and Freezing Night on Frozen Lake
The family endured 12 hours on the wing of a partially submerged aircraft before being rescued by the Alaska National Guard, highlighting aviation safety concerns in remote regions.
- A Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser carrying a pilot and his two daughters crashed on a frozen lake in Alaska during a sightseeing trip on March 23, 2025.
- The family survived freezing temperatures overnight by staying on the wing of the partially submerged aircraft for approximately 12 hours.
- A local pilot, Terry Godes, located the wreckage on Tustemena Lake after a social media plea from the pilot’s father prompted a community-driven search effort.
- The Alaska National Guard rescued the family on March 24, 2025, transporting them to a hospital where they were confirmed to be uninjured.
- The incident underscores the risks of small aircraft operations in remote areas, particularly the absence of location beacons, which complicated the search and rescue efforts.
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