Taquan Air controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Two fatal accidents and temporary shutdown
Two Taquan aircraft were involved in fatal accidents within one week in May 2019. The airline suspended all flights and restarted operations progressively under increased FAA oversight. NTSB findings addressed traffic-awareness limitations, weather, pilot experience, and dispatch decisions.
2007
Misty Fjords sightseeing crash and regulatory criticism
A Taquan sightseeing aircraft crashed in deteriorating weather, killing five people. The NTSB criticized the pilot's weather decision and inadequate FAA surveillance of the commercial air-tour industry, leading to recommendations for weather cameras, inspections, and specialized training.