According to the Anchorage Daily News:
"A small passenger plane crashed off the end of the Kodiak airport runway Monday afternoon, trapping two of the three occupants as emergency crews worked to extract them from the wreckage entangled in trees, according to state officials.
The plane, operated by Servant Air, took off from Runway 25 about 12:40 p.m. and crashed about 50 yards past Rezanoff Drive, which runs perpendicular to the runway, troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said.
"Upon takeoff, the plane hit the upper portion of some trees that were at the end of the runway," Peters said.
The aircraft ended up nose down on the ground in a stand of trees, the branches supporting the plane in a vertical position, DOT spokesman Roger Wetherell said."
The most severe injury was a broken arm, and everyone eventually was extracted from the vessel. In a place like Alaska where plane travel is more common than in other states, these types of accidents can occur at any time, particularly when one considers the elements that can envelop any set of travelers. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a plane crash, you need the help of Alaska personal injury lawyers who have years of experience in successfully fighting for the rights of injured clients. Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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