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Aircraft Collides with Trees on High Peak Mountain (N7146C)

Tannersville, NY, US

On June 26, 1987, a Piper PA-32R-300 (registration N7146C) was involved in an aviation accident near Tannersville, NY. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An air taxi cargo flight on a VFR route collided with trees on the east side of High Peak Mountain at 3,080 feet. A witness reported heavy overcast with clouds not below mountaintops. Wreckage examination found no pre-existing malfunctions.

Accident Overview

While conducting a VFR air taxi cargo flight, the aircraft collided with trees on the east side of High Peak Mountain. The mountain's elevation is 3,655 feet, and the accident site was at 3,080 feet.

Witness Statement

A witness reported that the weather was heavy overcast, not raining, and the clouds were not below the mountaintops.

Weather Conditions

Investigation revealed that the moon was below the horizon. Sunset occurred at 2038, and civil twilight ended at 2113. Cloud layers were present: scattered at 3,000 to 5,000 feet and scattered at 10,000 to 12,000 feet, with layers occasionally broken.

Wreckage Examination

Examination of the wreckage did not disclose any pre-existing malfunctions or failures.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jun 1987 Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Tannersville, NY?

An air taxi cargo flight on a VFR route collided with trees on the east side of High Peak Mountain at 3,080 feet. A witness reported heavy overcast with clouds not below mountaintops. Wreckage examination found no pre-existing malfunctions.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jun 1987 involved a Piper PA-32R-300, registration N7146C, at Tannersville, NY.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X31297. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.