Monday, October 02, 2017

Visual Flight Rules Encounter with Instrument Meteorological Conditions: Cirrus SR22, N6083D; fatal accident occurred October 01, 2017 in Klamath Falls, Oregon

The National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entities:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Hillsboro, Oregon
Continental Motors; Mobile, Alabama 
Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth, Minnesota 

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf



Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

http://registry.faa.gov/N6083D 

Location: Klamath Falls, OR
Accident Number: WPR18FA001
Date & Time: 10/01/2017, 1043 PDT
Registration: N6083D
Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Defining Event: VFR encounter with IMC
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On October 1, 2017, about 1043 Pacific daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N6083D, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in a remote mountainous area near Klamath Falls, Oregon. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was registered to Cascade Forestry Inc., Gold Hill, Oregon, and was being operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Instrument meteorological conditions were reported in the area at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed for the cross-country flight, which departed Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (LMT), Klamath Falls, Oregon, about 1030, and was destined for Rouge Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR), Medford, Oregon.

An acquaintance of the accident pilot reported that he had spoken with the pilot at LMT on the morning of the accident. The acquaintance, a retired US Air Force pilot, stated that the accident pilot said that he was on his way back to MFR and that his plan was to depart under visual flight rules (VFR) then climb above the clouds and find a "hole" around MFR for a VFR descent. The pilot also stated that if he couldn't find a way to let down through the clouds, then he would return to LMT. The accident pilot stated that there was an overcast cloud layer fairly high over MFR, but underneath the clouds were VFR. The acquaintance stated that the accident pilot never mentioned trying to go below the clouds en route to MFR, which would have not been a good plan because of mountain obscuration in the area. He reported that the weather at LMT at the time he spoke with the accident pilot was VFR with light winds and scattered to broken clouds at 4,000 ft above ground level (agl).

An Oregon state trooper, who was conducting fish and wildlife surveillance in the area at the time of the accident with a second state trooper, reported that he heard a low-flying aircraft headed generally from the southeast to the northwest. The trooper stated that, at the time, he could not see the aircraft because the cloud cover was at treetop level. He heard the aircraft turn sharply to the left and stated that the engine was "screaming" like it was operating at full power. The trooper reported that he exited his vehicle to try to locate the aircraft, but he could not see it; the engine noise returned to normal as the aircraft headed in a southerly direction and away from him. The trooper stated that when he got back in his vehicle, the engine started to "rev up and scream again," as if it was in a hard turn. As he was getting ready to exit his vehicle again, he heard a loud pop and then complete silence. The trooper stated that the sky was clear when they left Klamath Falls that morning, but as they got closer to their decoy location, they "…hit a wall of clouds that were spitting snow all morning."

According to radar data obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the accident airplane was first identified by the Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center radar system using transponder code 1200 at 1030:55, about 0.6 nautical mile (nm) northwest of the departure end of runway 32 at LMT, climbing through 4,800 ft mean sea level (msl). At 1033:07, the airplane leveled off at 6,300 ft msl about 5 nm west of LMT on a heading about 256°. At 1036:53, the airplane turned right to a heading of 280° and at 1039:04, started a climb from 6,200 ft msl. At 1041:52, after reaching its maximum altitude of 8,700 ft msl on a heading of 254°, the airplane started a descending left turn. From 1041:52 to 1042:16, the airplane descended from 8,700 ft msl to 8,100 ft msl at a rate of descent of 1,500 ft per minute (fpm). From 1042:16 to 1042:28, the airplane climbed from 8,100 to 9,000 ft at an average rate of 4,500 fpm. From 1042:28 to 1042:40, the airplane descended from 9,000 to 7,100 ft at an average rate of descent of 9,500 fpm and an average ground speed of 40 knots. The last radar return was at 1042:40 at an altitude of 7,100 ft (1,700 ft agl), and about 638 ft west of the accident site. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 54, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/05/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 170 hours (Total, all aircraft), 16 hours (Total, this make and model), 52 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 23 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 23 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land and did not possess an instrument rating. He was issued a third-class Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airman medical certificate on October 5, 2016, with a limitation that stated, "must have available glasses for near vision."

A review of the pilot's logbook revealed that he had accumulated 170 total hours of flight experience, of which 52 hours were as pilot-in-command and 16 hours in the accident airplane make and model, of which 10 hours were logged as pilot-in-command. The pilot had accumulated a total of 3 hours of simulated instrument flight time. In the preceding 90 days, 30 days and 24 hours, the pilot had flown 23 hours, 16 hours, and 1 hour, respectively.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Registration: N6083D
Model/Series: SR22 NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 0612
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 12/13/2016, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 23 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1439.7 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-550 SERIES
Registered Owner: CASCADE FORESTRY INC
Rated Power: 310 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

The four-seat, low-wing, fixed-gear airplane, serial number 0612, was manufactured in 2003. It was powered by a Continental-IO-550-N7B engine, rated at 310 horsepower, which drove a Hartzell constant-speed propeller. A review of maintenance logbooks revealed that the most recent annual inspection was completed on September 25, 2017, at an airframe total time of 1,436.7 hours. The airplane had accrued 23.3 hours since a 100-hour inspection on December 1, 2016.

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: LMT, 4095 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 24 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1053 PDT
Direction from Accident Site: 110°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Partial Obscuration
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Obscured
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots / 16 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 310°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 11°C / -1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: Heavy - Fog; Light - Mist
Departure Point: Klamath Falls, OR (LMT)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Medford, OR (MFR)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1030 PDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

At 1053, the weather reporting facility at LMT, located about 24 nm east-southeast of the accident site, reported wind from 310° at 9 knots (kts), gusts to 16 kts, 10 miles visibility, overcast clouds at 4,500 ft, temperature 11°C, dew point -1°C, and an altimeter setting of 30.14 inches of mercury.

At 1053, the weather reporting facility at MFR, located about 27 nm west-southwest of the accident site, reported calm wind, 10 miles visibility, scattered clouds at 3,400 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 14°C, dew point 6°C, and an altimeter setting of 30.19 inches of mercury.

An AIRMET advisory was issued at 0745 by the National Weather Service (NWS) Aviation Weather Center (AWC) for mountain obscuration and was active for the accident location at the time of the event. Additionally, at 0745, AIRMET SIERRA was issued for instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions for a region very close to the accident location and advised of ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 statute miles, precipitation, and mist. For additional information, refer to the NTSB Weather Study, which is appended to the docket for this report.

An Area Forecast, which was issued in Medford, Oregon at 0832 by the NWS, revealed that satellite imagery showed widespread instrument meteorological conditions near the area of the accident site, with terrain and mountains obscured through late morning.

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-15 visible data revealed cloudy conditions at the accident site and over the accident region. Minimum infrared cloud-top temperatures in the area immediately surrounding the accident location were -4°C, which, according to the HRRR model sounding, corresponded to cloud top heights of about 9,000 ft.

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 42.253611, -122.265556

A survey of the accident site revealed that the airplane initially impacted a tree about 25 ft above the ground on a northeast heading, then impacted the base of a second tree and continued northeast before coming to rest about 100 ft from the initial impact point. The airplane was highly fragmented. The vertical stabilizer and attached rudder, the horizontal stabilizer, and the left and right elevators were located along the wreckage path, which was about 160 ft long and about 45 ft wide.

The nose landing gear was located just south of the main impact crater. The separated propeller, with two blades attached to their respective hubs, was located at the northeast side of the main impact crater. The third propeller blade and the left main landing gear and tire were found within the crater.

The left wing, which was destroyed by impact forces, was located just left of the second impact point. The right wing, which was also destroyed by impact forces, was located about halfway between the second tree impact point and the main wreckage. The aft fuselage, engine, wing spar, and forward section of the fuselage/cabin and cockpit were located at the main wreckage site. The engine was crushed aft into the cockpit/cabin area, and the empennage was destroyed.

The Avidyne multi-functional display (MFD) and primary functional display were both observed in the debris field; each had been destroyed by impact forces. The MFD compact flash memory card was sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorder Laboratory for examination and download of non-volatile data; however, the memory card was damaged in the accident and the data could not be downloaded.

The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System was expelled from the aircraft by impact forces. The parachute was unfurled and located about 40 ft northeast of the main wreckage.

The engine was found with the main wreckage, partially attached to the firewall and instrument panel, and exhibited impact damage to the crankcase and cylinders. The magnetos, starter and alternator were broken from their mounts and located in the wreckage path between the initial impact crater and the main wreckage. The propeller governor was fractured from the engine and not observed on scene. The oil sump was torn from the bottom of the crankcase. The oil pump housing exhibited impact damage. The induction manifold and tubes were torn from the engine and located in the debris field. The fuel pump remained partially attached to the engine and exhibited impact damage. The fuel manifold valve had separated from the engine and was located within the debris field and was damaged. The exhaust system was mostly separated from the engine and exhibited impact damage, crushing and bending. Some of the exhaust risers remained attached to the cylinders and were crushed upward into the cylinders.

Examination revealed no mechanical anomalies of the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A full report of the examination is contained within the public docket for this accident.

Medical And Pathological Information


The Oregon State Medical Examiner, Clackamas, Oregon, conducted an autopsy on the pilot. The cause of death was determined to be "massive blunt trauma." There was no record of toxicological testing performed on the pilot.

NTSB Identification: WPR18FA001
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, October 01, 2017 in Klamath Falls, OR
Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22, registration: N6083D
Injuries: 2 Fatal.

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed. NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.

On October 1, 2017, about 1043 Pacific daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N6083D, was destroyed after impacting terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in a remote mountainous area about 24 nautical miles west-northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon. The private pilot and the sole passenger received fatal injuries. The airplane was registered to Cascade Forestry Inc., Gold Hill, Oregon. Instrument meteorological conditions were reported in the area at the time of the accident. The personal cross-country flight was being operated in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, and a flight plan was not filed. The flight departed Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (LMT), Klamath Falls, Oregon, at about 1030, with the destination being Rouge Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR), Medford, Oregon.

In a postaccident interview with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC), a local Oregon State Trooper, who was conducting fish and wildlife surveillance in the area at the time of the accident, reported hearing the airplane pass overhead near his location. The trooper stated that the airplane was on a westerly heading at a very low altitude, in the clouds, "the engine was screaming," and that the clouds at the time were at tree-top level. The trooper further reported that as the airplane passed over his position it started a turn to the left, and continued to turn left with the "engine still screaming." This was followed shortly by the sound of a crash. The trooper opined that he and another trooper began searching for the downed airplane, however, by this time the clouds were at ground level, which hindered the ability to locate the airplane. The airplane was subsequently located the following morning on a ridge populated by thick tree growth and other vegetation.

In a postaccident interview with the NTSB IIC, an acquaintance of the accident pilot reported that he had spoken with the pilot at LMT prior to his departure for MFR on the morning of the accident. The acquaintance, who is a retired US Air Force F-15 pilot, stated that he had pointed out the clouds to the west, which were in the same direction that the accident pilot would be taking to MFR. The pilot replied that if he needed to, he would climb above the clouds and look for a hole to get down through. If he could not find a hole, then he would return to LMT.

On October 3rd and 4th, representatives from the NTSB, the Federal Aviation Administration, Continental Motors, Inc., and Cirrus Aircraft surveyed the accident site. The airplane had initially impacted a 40-foot tall tree at about the 25-foot level on a northeast heading, then impacted the base of a second tree. It then continued northeast on about a 15° downslope before coming to rest about 100 ft. from the initial impact point. The airplane was highly fragmented during the accident sequence.

All airplane flight control surfaces were accounted for at the accident site. The airplane's parachute system was observed to have separated from its secured location by impact forces, and was unfurled and located about 40 ft. northeast of the main wreckage and in line with the linear debris path; the parachute rocket motor had not discharged. There was no postcrash fire. The wreckage was recovered from the accident site to a secured storage facility for further examination.

At 1053, the weather reporting facility at LMT, located about 24 nm east-southeast of the accident site, reported wind 310° at 9 knots (kts), gusts to 16 kts, visibility 10 miles, overcast clouds at 4,500 ft., temperature 11° C, dew point -01° C, and an altimeter setting of 30.14 inches of mercury.

At 1053, the weather reporting facility at MFR, located about 27 nm west-southwest of the accident site reported wind calm, visibility 10 miles, scattered clouds at 3,400 ft., broken clouds at 6,000 ft., temperature 14° C, dew point 6° C. and an altimeter setting of 30.19 inches of mercury.

Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board investigation may contact them by email eyewitnessreport@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov 


An undated photo shows Chantal and Juan Canopii standing in front of the Cirrus SR22 N6083D. The couple died October 1st, 2017 when the plane they were traveling in crashed in western Klamath County. 







The cause of a southern Oregon plane crash that killed a Glendale couple remains under investigation, according to Oregon State Police Tuesday.

Investigations led by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are ongoing and who piloted the plane is also still not yet determined, said Lt. Cari Boyd, a state police spokeswoman. 

Juan Canopii, 54, and his 60-year-old wife, Chantal Canopii, died when their Cirrus SR22 plane crashed in a forested, remote area of western Klamath County near the Pacific Crest Trail, state police said. The couple were flying from Klamath Falls to Medford.

Juan Canopii was a military veteran and comedian with television appearances that included bit roles in Portland-filmed shows Grimm and Leverage. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was recently promoted to master sergeant in the Oregon Air National Guard, said Chris Barnett, a National Guard chief master sergeant who helped recruit him. He was also a private arms instructor.  

"He was a charmer and a great guy who loved life and always brought laughter wherever he went," said Barnett, 46, of Grants Pass.

Barnett said Juan Canopii adored his "awesome" wife Chantal. "He talked about her all the time."

Federal records show Juan Canopii received his private pilot's license to operate a single-engine plane in December.

According to state police, a trooper and volunteer were working Sunday morning between Burton Butte and Old Baldy Mountain when they saw the plane flying low. It sounded like it was having engine trouble, then they lost sight of the plane and heard it crash less than a mile away.

Search crews couldn't find any sign of the plane that day but resumed the search Monday morning in clearer weather. A helicopter found the wreckage that day.

Sunday's crash marked the fifth reported fatal plane crash in Oregon this year. Eight people were killed in the other four, including a California family of three and their pilot who died during an April crash near Harrisburg.


Original article and comments:  http://www.oregonlive.com


Juan Canopii
Biography
Nickname:  Big Kahuna

Juan Canopii is a man of many talents, abilities and experiences. He is a working film and television actor, an international touring comedian, a current member of the armed forces with 24 years of service, a community volunteer, surfer, certified scuba diver, pilot and aircraft owner, weapons expert, rancher, author, musician, singer, song writer, producer, promoter, writer, and a fitness enthusiast.

He is a man that has accomplished a great deal in one lifetime, and has overcome much adversity. His motto is "You only live once, so live the best you can!"




Glendale, Ore. — Friends of Juan Canopii showed an outpouring of grief on social media today.

Juan Canopii and his wife Chantal Canopii both passed away Sunday while traveling from Klamath Falls to Medford in a private plane.

Juan Canopii was well known in the local gun and sportsman community, as well as with comedians across Oregon and Hawaii. He was a firearms instructor, an air national gaurdsman, an actor, and a veteran. 

A fellow firearms instructor said Juan Canopii was almost ready to retire before he passed away Sunday.

"He was this close to retiring from his service, and all of that's gone, our hearts and prayers go out to his family and all the people that knew him," said David Cunningham, who knew him for years through firearms training.

Juan was described as a happy soul who was well liked by those who knew him.

"He is always the first one to put his hand out and meet somebody. He was such a wonderful individual, cordial, well spoken, well mannered, stately, [and a] wonderful guy. [He was] always happy, I never saw him in a down mood, the guy was a great guy," Cunningham said.

Juan was featured in comedy shows with Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley. He had over a dozen professional acting credits and appeared in movies and television shows such as NBC's Grimm, The Awakening, Even Stevens, and Little Nicky, according to IMDb.

Cunningham told News 10 that the passing of the Canopii's made him reflect on the shortness of life.

"You can't take anything for granted. You got to be right with your god, right with your loved ones, and I don't let a day go bye that I don't say I love you to my loved ones," Cunningham said.

Juan was 60 years old when he died, his wife Chantal was 54.

Original article can be found here ➤  http://ktvl.com

A Glendale couple was killed in a plane crash on Sunday.

Lieutenant Cari Boyd of Oregon State Police says that on Sunday at around 10:45 a.m. a OSP Fish and Wildlife Trooper was working with a volunteer in a remote section of western Klamath County near the Pacific Crest Trail when they heard a low flying airplane. The area was between Burton Butte and Old Baldy Mountain.  Lieutenant Boyd said the plane sounded like it was having engine trouble according to the trooper. The cloud cover was at treetop level and the airplane was not visible.

Lieutenant Boyd says the plane was heard making an impact to the ground less than a mile away. First responders immediately started getting resources headed that direction to assist and find the plane.   An initial search of the area by troopers and subsequent checks by Search and Rescue were unable to locate the plane.  Weather conditions improved but Lieutenant Boyd says it was Monday morning before a helicopter was able to spot the wreckage and rescuers made their way through the thick timber to the location.

Lieutenant Boyd says the plane was occupied by 54 year old Juan Canopii and his wife, 60 year old Chantal Canopii.  Both were pronounced deceased at the scene. The plane was headed from the Klamath Falls airport to Medford when the accident took place.

Staff with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will be taking over the investigation. The plane has been identified as a Cirrus SR22. The cause of the crash and who the pilot was is not yet known.

Troopers with the Oregon State Police were assisted on the scene by Search and Rescue teams from Klamath, Douglas and four other counties. Staff from the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Bureau of Land Management, members of the Oregon National Guard and others helped with the incident.

Original article can be found here ➤ http://kqennewsradio.com

KLAMATH COUNTY, Oregon —

[UPDATE 7:07 p.m.] The plane has been identified as a Cirrus SR22 and the investigation is still continuing to determine the cause and who was the pilot.

A plane traveling from Klamath Falls to Medford crashes in Klamath County on Sunday.

Oregon State Police say at 10:43 a.m. OSP Fish and Wildlife Trooper was working with volunteers between Burton Butte and Old Baldy Mtn in a remote section of western Klamath County near the Pacific Crest Trail heard a plane crash less than a mile away.

Emergency crews were unable to locate the plane on Sunday due to cloud cover that was at a treetop level.

Improved weather conditions on Monday morning allowed a helicopter to locate wreckage and helped direct rescue crews through thick timber to the area.

The victims of the crash were identified as 54-year-old Juan Canopii and 60-year-old Chantal Canopii, both of Glendale, Oregon were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will be taking over the investigation.

No other information is available at this time.

Original article can be found here ➤ http://ktvl.com

A couple were killed Sunday when their small plane crashed while flying from Klamath Falls to Medford, Oregon State Police say.

The wreckage from a plane carrying pilot Juan Canopii, 54, and Chantal Canopii, 60, was found Monday morning in thick timber in a remote area of western Klamath County near the Pacific Crest Trail, state police said. The couple lived in Glendale.

A state police trooper and a volunteer were working Sunday morning between Burton Butte and Old Baldy Mountain when they saw the plane flying low, lost sight of it and heard what they suspected was a crash less than a mile away, according to police. The trooper and volunteer reported the plan sounded like it was having engine trouble, police said.

Troopers, along with search and rescue crews, couldn't find any sign of the plane that day but resumed the search Monday morning.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will be leading an investigation of the crash.

Federal records show Juan Canopii received his private pilot's license to operate a single-engine plane in December. 

Original article can be found here ➤  http://www.oregonlive.com

Klamath County, Ore. – Two people were killed when a small plane crashed in a remote part of western Klamath County, Oregon State Police said.

On October 1 at approximately 10:43 a.m. an OSP Fish and Wildlife Trooper and a volunteer were working between Burton Butte and Old Baldy Mountain when they heard a low-flying plane. Due to clouds and steep terrain the plane wasn’t visible, but it sounded like it was having engine trouble. The plane then made an audible impact with the ground less than a mile away.

First responders were unable to immediately locate the plane. However, it was found the next day by a helicopter crew searching for wreckage and any possible survivors. Rescuers were eventually able to get to the location on foot.

The plane’s two occupants – 54-year-old Juan Canopii and his wife, 60-year-old Chantal Canopii – were both pronounced dead at the scene, according to OSP. The Glendale couple was reportedly headed from the Klamath Falls airport to Medford.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. Police have released no further details.

Original article and comments ➤ https://kobi5.com

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A couple from Glendale, Oregon, died in a plane crash Sunday, Oregon State Police said.

Police identified the couple as Juan Canopii, 54, and Chantal Canopii, 60.

The plane was headed from Klamath Falls to Medford at the time of the crash. Federal investigators are responding to take over the investigation.

The plane hit the ground Sunday morning, within earshot of an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Trooper and a volunteer working near the Pacific Crest Trail between Burton Butte and Old Baldy Mountain.

The trooper and volunteer heard the plane around 10:43 a.m.

"The plane sounded as if it was having engine trouble. The cloud cover was at treetop level and the airplane was not visible," state police said in a report. "The plane was heard making impact to the ground less than a mile away."

Search crews worked to locate the plane Sunday, to no avail.

On Monday, weather conditions improved and a helicopter crew spotted the wreckage. Rescuers made their way through thick timber and reached the site on foot.

Original article can be found here ➤ http://kval.com

5 comments:

  1. ANOTHER SR22 crash ? I used to really want one of these airplanes but now they kind of scare me. Condolences to the families of the deceased.

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  2. Trust me - it is NOT the aircraft.

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  3. Agreed - This is CFIT.

    Too many inexperienced or unqualified pilots rushing to get a Cirrus.

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  4. no aircraft manufacturer can prevent scud running. only trees and terrain can. so avoidable and pointless.

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