Accident Details
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a house in Fairview, Oregon, after takeoff from Troutdale Airport. The aircraft had departed from runway 25 and climbed to an altitude of 1,700 feet. Air traffic control contacted the pilot regarding the aircraft's altitude exceeding visual flight rules (VFR) restrictions for the Gresham-Troutdale area. The pilot reported a handling problem, after which the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent.
The aircraft came to rest on a house located approximately two kilometers southwest of the runway 07 threshold, bursting into flames. Both occupants of the airplane and one person inside the house were killed. The flight was en route to Saint George, Utah.
Aircraft and Flight
The accident involved a twin-engine airplane. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or engine make were provided in the source. The flight originated from Troutdale Airport and was destined for Saint George, Utah. The specific time of day and weather conditions were not mentioned.
Casualties and Damage
The crash resulted in fatalities: both occupants of the airplane and one individual in the house perished. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire. The house sustained significant damage due to the collision and ensuing fire.
Investigation
The official accident investigation source provided no analysis or probable cause for the event. The report documented the sequence of events as described above but did not assign a cause or contributing factors.