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6 years after fatal Unalaska plane crash, jury finds PenAir liable for nearly $17 million

PenAir was found liable for nearly $17 million after a fatal 2019 crash caused by faulty brake wiring, poor oversight, and landing decisions, jurors ruled after a six-week trial.

The law firm representing the man who died said the case marks the nation’s first fatal commercial airline crash trial in more than 25 years.

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KTOO broke the news in on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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