ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352616
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| Date: | Thursday 16 September 1999 |
| Time: | 18:40 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-180 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7832N |
| MSN: | 28-5286 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4171 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A3A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Eatonville, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Renton, WA (KRNT) |
| Scappoose, OR (KSPB) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while en route during the VFR flight, he got off course and encountered rising terrain that was covered by clouds. The pilot attempted a course reversal, however, about half-way through the turn the aircraft collided with several trees on up-sloping terrain. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Probable Cause: Inadequate inflight planning/preparation and terrain clearance not maintained. Mountainous terrain, cloudy conditions and delayed remedial action are factors
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA99LA165
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Mar-2024 11:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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