At about 1845 Pacific time, the airplane collided with terrain and was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed; the private pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. Witnesses in the area reported that they observed the aircraft maneuvering in the valley at altitudes between 1000 feet agl to about 50 feet above the trees. No one saw the aircraft hit the ground in a clear cut area behind a dense stand of trees.
September 12, 2007, Alsea, Ore., Piper PA-28-140
At about 1845 Pacific time, the airplane collided with terrain and was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed; the private pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. Witnesses in the area reported that they observed the aircraft maneuvering in the valley at altitudes between 1000 feet agl to about 50 feet above the trees. No one saw the aircraft hit the ground in a clear cut area behind a dense stand of trees.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed at approximately 1845 Pacific time under visual conditions, resulting in fatal injuries for both the private pilot and flight instructor, and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- Witnesses observed the aircraft maneuvering at very low altitudes, ranging from 1000 feet AGL down to 50 feet above trees, prior to the unobserved impact in a clear-cut area.
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