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AK26064152
Location: Chelatna Lake
Type: Aircraft Crash
Dispatch Text:
On July 5, 2026, at 3:38 pm, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a helicopter crash on Chelatna Lake, near Skwentna. The helicopter had crashed into the water, and the two occupants were able to exit the aircraft before it submerged. A neighbor in a boat pulled the individuals from the water, and they were then transported to Talkeetna via private plane for treatment of minor injuries. The NTSB was notified of the incident.
Posted on 7/7/2026 10:56:23 AM by DPS\nmnogacki
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