New Information: One Person Dead Following Plane Crash in Deschutes County
UPDATE: The NTSB has provided KTVZ News with a statement concerning Tuesday’s plane crash in Deschutes County.
Below is their press release:
NTSB is investigating the crash of a Cirrus SR22-T on Aug. 4 in Bend, Oregon. The preliminary information we have is the plane impacted terrain under unknown circumstances.
An NTSB investigator is en route to the scene and is expected to arrive this afternoon. Once on site, the investigator will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft. The aircraft will then be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation.
NTSB investigations involve three primary areas: the pilot, the aircraft and the operating environment. As part of this process, investigators will gather the following information and records:
Flight track data Recordings of any air traffic control communications Aircraft maintenance records Weather forecasts and actual weather and lighting conditions around the time of the accident Pilot’s license, ratings and recency of flight experience 72-hour background of the pilot to determine if there were any issues that could have affected the pilot’s ability to safely operate the flight Witness statements Electronic devices that could contain information relevant to the investigation Any available surveillance video, including from doorbell cameras
Witnesses to the accident or those who have surveillance video or other information that could be relevant to the investigation are asked to contact the NTSB at witness@ntsb.gov.
During the on-scene phase of the investigative process, the NTSB does not determine or speculate about the cause of the accident.
The NTSB has no role in the release of the identities of accident victims and/or the extent and number of injuries nor does it release the identities of those injured or killed; that’s handled by local authorities.
A preliminary report will be available within 30 days; it can be accessed by searching our investigations database with the NTSB number WPR26FA289. It will also be posted on NTSB Newsroom Twitter .
The preliminary report will contain factual information gathered during the initial phase of the investigation. A probable cause of the crash along with any contributing factors will be detailed in the final report, which is expected in 12-24 months.
Additional information about NTSB investigative processes is available at Media Resources (ntsb.gov)
UPDATE: The FAA has informed KTVZ News the NTSB is now in charge of the investigation.
Below is their press release:
A Cirrus SR22T crashed near Bend, Oregon, around 6:50 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Only the pilot was on board. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide further updates.
UPDATE: KTVZ News has confirmed the pilot of the aircraft that went down is deceased.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident along with the FAA and NTSB.
Below is their press release:
Bend, Ore. — On Tuesday, August 4, at 6:46 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a plane crash west of Bend.
The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash in coordination with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, died upon high‑speed impact with the ground. No other injuries or deaths occurred, and the crash did not result in a fire.
No additional information will be released at this time.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has confirmed law enforcement are investigating an incident involving a single engine aircraft in rural Deschutes County – west of Bend.
According to a spokesperson for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, the incident is under investigation and they are aware an aircraft went down.
According to reports, first responders rushed to a reported aircraft emergency near Bull Creek, south of Upper Tumalo Reservoir after 6:00 pm.
Editor’s Note: KTVZ News is not publishing the tail number of the aircraft until official confirmation is provided by law enforcement or the FAA.
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