The airplane was destroyed when it was ditched at about 1855 Pacific time. Of the five on board, two persons (one of whom was a Private pilot) sustained fatal injuries, two persons (one of whom was a Commercial pilot) sustained serious injuries, and one person sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight, which departed Redmond, Ore., at about 1713. During the airplanes initial approach to the destination airport, the pilot reported having an engine problem but reported the flight did not require assistance. Subsequently, another pilot told the controller the airplane hit the water.
July 1, 2005, Lopez, Wash. / Beech E-55 Baron
The airplane was destroyed when it was ditched at about 1855 Pacific time. Of the five on board, two persons (one of whom was a Private pilot) sustained fatal injuries, two persons (one of whom was a Commercial pilot) sustained serious injuries, and one person sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight, which departed Redmond, Ore., at about 1713. During the airplanes initial approach to the destination airport, the pilot reported having an engine problem but reported the flight did not require assistance. Subsequently, another pilot told the controller the airplane hit the water....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane was destroyed after being ditched, resulting in two fatalities, two serious injuries, and one minor injury among the five occupants.
- The pilot reported an engine problem during the initial approach to the destination but declined assistance before the aircraft subsequently crashed into the water.
- The cross-country flight occurred in visual conditions, departing Redmond, Oregon, before the incident.
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