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NTSB Identification: SEA08FA046
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, December 06, 2007 in Orting, WA
Aircraft: Piper PA-28-236, registration: N4388P
Injuries: 1 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.
On December 6, 2007, approximately 1810 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-28-236 airplane, N4388P, was destroyed when it collided with trees and terrain while maneuvering near Orting, Washington. The instrument rated commercial pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, sustained fatal injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight operated by the pilot. The local flight originated from Crest Airpark (S36), Kent, Washington about 1800 with a reported destination of Pierce County Airport / Thun Field (PLU), Puyallup, Washington.
A family member of the pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on December 9, 2007, after becoming concerned when the airplane and pilot had not been seen since December 6, 2007. The FAA subsequently issued an Alert Notification (ALNOT). On the morning of December 10, 2007, the Washington State Department of Transportation commenced search and rescue operations in the vicinity where FAA radar indicated the airplane had descended below radar coverage.
The airplane was located by air units on December 13, 2007, approximately 1530, in a heavily wooded area about 8.8 miles southeast of PLU. Search and Rescue personnel reported that the accident site was first evidenced by discolored pine trees and portions of wreckage in small clearings between trees. Evidence of a post crash fire was present and no electronic signal was emitted from the airplane's Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).
The wreckage has been recovered to a storage facility for further examination.
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