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1986-10-26: Piper PA-38 (N2565P) — Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend, WA, US

On October 26, 1986, a Piper PA-38 (registration N2565P) was involved in an aviation accident near Port Townsend, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

While en route, an aircraft collided with tall trees on rising terrain about 3 miles south of its direct course to the destination. Weather in the area included low clouds, fog, and haze.

Incident Overview

An aircraft operating on a route the pilot had flown many times struck tall trees on rising terrain while en route. The collision occurred approximately 3 miles south of the direct course to the destination. The crash site elevation was about 1,300 feet.

Weather Conditions

Weather in the vicinity was characterized by low clouds, fog, and haze. Approximately 23 miles west, the Port Angeles weather observation at 1920 Pacific Daylight Time reported: 1,100 feet thin broken ceiling, sky condition obscured above 1,100 feet, visibility 3 miles with fog and haze, and calm wind. Port Angeles elevation is 288 feet.

Terrain

The accident site was on a foothill known to have been the location of several prior mishaps. The elevation of the crash site was significantly higher than the nearby airport elevation, reflecting rising terrain.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X35065. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.