Plane crash map Locate crash sites, wreckage and more

N6726J accident description

Washington map... Washington list
Crash location 46.326945°N, 119.970278°W
Nearest city Sunnyside, WA
46.323742°N, 120.008654°W
1.8 miles away
Tail number N6726J
Accident date 09 Feb 2013
Aircraft type Piper PA-28-140
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

Neither the pilot nor the pilot rated passenger has provided written statements as to the circumstances of the accident. Witnesses in the local area of the accident reported that the airplane was maneuvering over a freeway when it struck a series of power lines (approximately 45 feet above ground level) and subsequently impacted terrain. One witness reported that the airplane was maneuvering “extremely low” to the ground and appeared to do several low turns and dives. The witness stated the airplane was so low, he could see the passenger’s face through the right front window. The wings, empennage and fuselage were substantially damaged.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate vigilance while maneuvering at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.

© 2009-2020 Lee C. Baker / Crosswind Software, LLC. For informational purposes only.