Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA474
Location
Granite Falls, WA
Event ID
20091002X24135
Coordinates
48.080276, -121.963890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
Landing in rugged terrain for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BARNEY NORTHCOTE INC
Address
16805 EVENING STAR
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
CA 92506-5206
Country
United States
Analysis
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representatives and investigating police agencies, the airplane was stolen from the owner's locked hangar on September 29, 2009. The airplane was located two days later in a clear cut and had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The flaps had been extended and the mixture and throttle controls had been pulled aft. At the time of this report, the pilot has not been located or identified, and the purpose of the unauthorized flight is not known.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA474