ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 266417
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| Date: | Wednesday 4 August 2021 |
| Time: | c. 17:10 LT |
| Type: |  Piper J3C-85 Cub |
| Owner/operator: | Twin Oaks Airpark Inc |
| Registration: | N6018H |
| MSN: | 19158 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1946 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5180 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Willamette River, Woodburn, Yamhill County, OR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | near Woodburn |
| Twin Oaks Airpark, OR (7S3) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of a Piper J3C-85 Cub reported that, while taking off from a gravel bar at the Lower Lambert Bar, near the Willamette River, Woodburn, Yamhill County, Oregoen, as the airplane became airborne over the river, he felt a bump. The passenger reported that they hit something, however the pilot stated that he never say anyone until he continued the climbed and circled over the area, where he noticed a kayaker on the river. He elected to land on a gravel bar near the kayaker, render first aid, and call for medical assistance.
The kayaker reported that, while on the Willamette River, she and her mother stopped and rested near the Lower Lamber Bar area, where they observed an airplane on one of the sand bars. After resting, they continued traveling down the river. While paddling in the kayak, she turned towards the sand bar and observed the airplane approaching her. Shortly thereafter, the front tire of the airplane hit her head and overturned the kayak. The kayaker sustained a serious broken leg. The airplane was not damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff from a person on the ground who sustained a serious injury as a result of the collision.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/08/05/willamette-river-kayak-hit-small-plane/
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6018H
NTSB WPR21LA306
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Aug-2021 19:00 | Geno | Added |
| 04-Jul-2022 08:39 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
| 02-Jul-2023 05:33 | RobertMB | Updated [[Time, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative, Category, Accident report]] |
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