Lancair IVP crashes in Portland OR

[gmcjetpilot]

Surprisingly accurate non sensational reporting by this media outlet of crash.
http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index...d=151966&shu=1

http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index...d=152172&shu=1

http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index...d=151937&shu=1

http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index...d=151932&shu=1

N42EX
Took off about 9:00AM
Airborne 6 min
Departed Hillsboro
Recently got instrument rating, Pvt pilot
Had plane for sale
Was headed to Twin Falls ID
Wx at time: 1,000 brk, 3,900 ovc, 3-5 vis

Lancair for sale - 2005 LANCAIR IV-PT PROPJET for sale details: http://www.aircraftdealer.com/aircra...PJET/10863.htm

[ge9a]

from what is known so far - because the reporter is a local GA pilot and a local EAA chapter member.

Some local outlets (I don't think it was this one) originally reported the airplane as being an ultralight. When someone called me asked if I heard about the Lancair that crashed in Portland, I thought "another one!?!" because I already heard at the "ultralight." But thankfully it was not two crashes. One is too many. I'm very sorry for the famliy's loss.

At least they let someone who knows aviation submit the report so it didn't get hyped up. Nice job Dave.

[jim]

First off, my condolenses to the involved people and their families.

I checked the link George posted detailing the airplane, very impressive. I have a question. The details list altitudes of operation (ALTNO DAY 23,000 ft, ALTNO NIGHT 20,000 ft, and ALTMO MAX 25,0000 ft) , Why the difference in day and night altitudes?

Thanks,

[gmcjetpilot]

Originally Posted by jim

Why the difference in day and night altitudes? Thanks,

Because there are less lift-tees and night? (kidding) No there is no day night altitude, did not catch that. Over 18,000 of course is class A airspace and need the IFR and recall 24K DME. I should know that but off the top of my head forgot. Turbines are often TEMP limited so the cooler it is the higher they can fly (more power higher up) but doubt this is the case, and its kind of backwards since night would be cooler, but I think its a mistake?

[kentb]

He had talked to an eye witness of the crash. It was reported to me that the plane came out of the clouds at about an 80 degree dive.

Kent

[JonJay]

Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot

Surprisingly accurate non sensational reporting by this media outlet of crash.
http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index...d=151966&shu=1

http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index...d=152172&shu=1

http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index...d=151937&shu=1

http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index...d=151932&shu=1

N42EX
Took off about 9:00AM
Airborne 6 min
Departed Hillsboro
Recently got instrument rating, Pvt pilot
Had plane for sale
Was headed to Twin Falls ID
Wx at time: 1,000 brk, 3,900 ovc, 3-5 vis

Lancair for sale - 2005 LANCAIR IV-PT PROPJET for sale details: http://www.aircraftdealer.com/aircra...PJET/10863.htm

Suprisingly accurate for two reasons. Dave, the reporter, is a solid guy and GA pilot. The eye witness, the only one I believe, is a two time RV6 builder. He was framing a house near the accident scene. He saw it all happen and said it was very sureal. He was the first to arrive at the accident scene and refused to speak with reporters. He gave his account to the police and the FAA and told them not to give his name or contact information to the media. Solid advice for anyone witnessing a sad event like this.