HEPPNER, OR, USA
N9866P
PIPER PA-25-235D
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE WAS MAKING A TURN BELOW THE LEE SIDE OF A RIDGE LINE AT AN ALT OF ABOUT 30 FT AGL. THE ACFT REPORTEDLY ENCOUNTERED A DOWNDRAFT & SETTLED INTO THE GROUND. DURING THIS OCCURRENCE, THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, BUT NO OTHER MAJOR DAMAGE WAS INCURRED. SHORTLY AFTER COMING TO REST, THE ACFT BEGAN BURNING & WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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