Accident Overview
On the day of the accident, two aircraft departed from nearby airports around 0930 Pacific Daylight Time. N6499J departed from The Dalles Municipal Airport on a flight to Vancouver, Washington. N4622T departed from Chenoweth Airfield, approximately 4 nautical miles west of The Dalles, on a flight to The Dalles Municipal Airport.
Witness Account
A witness who observed both aircraft before the collision provided the following account. N6499J was in a wings-level climbing attitude proceeding northwest. N4622T was in a wings-level attitude at a relatively constant altitude traveling eastward. The witness stated that N4622T was above or on top of N6499J when the collision occurred.
Aftermath
Following the collision, both aircraft descended steeply to ground impact and subsequent fire. The collision occurred approximately 3 nautical miles northwest of The Dalles, Oregon.