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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N2882W
- History of Flight:
On March 22, 2026, at about 1714 local time, a privately-registered Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, N2882W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Olympic Valley, California. The sole pilot onboard was fatally injured. The personal flight originated from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY/KMRY), Monterey, California, at 1612 LT, and was destined to Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF/KTRK), Truckee, California.
According to flight tracking history, the aircraft had flown out of KTRK several times in the past month. On March 20, 2026, the airplane flew a 1h10m leg from KMRY to Truckee, during that flight, the airplane originally climbed to 9,500 ft, then 11,500 ft, before starting its descent towards the destination.
According to preliminary automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data, on the day of the accident, the airplane departed KMRY and entered a climb to an altitude of 9,500 ft. The airplane cruised at that altitude for 48 minutes and was maintaining 185 knots groundspeed before it slightly descended to 9,300 ft, at this point, the airplane was cruising at 190 knots groundspeed. At 1713:00, the airplane started a gradual descent and the groundspeed values started to slow down. At 1713:33, the airplane was already at 8,900 ft and 125 knots groundspeed, at this point, the airplane's average descent rate began to increase. At 1713:45, the airplane was at 8,650 ft, 118 knots groundspeed, and descending 1150 feet per minute (fpm). At 1714:12, the airplane was at 8,125 ft, 111 knots groundspeed, and descending 1200 feet per minute. This was the last recorded ADS-B return point. According to self made calculations, at that point in time, the average terrain elevation was ranging from 6500 ft to 7500 ft.
According to the local sheriff, the airplane crashed in rugged mountainous terrain in a hard to reach area.
- Pilot Information:
While the pilot remains unidentified, the registered owner holds a private pilot certificate (last issued/updated 7/29/2009) with a rating for airplane single engine land and an instrument rating. His FAA BasicMed Course was dated 2/28/2025, with a note that he must wear corrective lenses.
- Airplane Information:
The accident aircraft, serial number E-452, was manufactured in 1973. It was a 6-seat, low-wing, retractable gear, single engine airplane powered by a Continental IO-520 engine.
- Wreckage and Impact Information:
Unknown
- Weather:
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(1) METARs:
METAR KTRK 222358Z 19010KT 10SM SCT200 20/M01 A3013
METAR KTRK 230058Z 23007KT 10SM BKN200 18/M01 A3012
METAR KTVL 222353Z AUTO 20009G17KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01940011 10206 20133 56008
METAR KTVL 230053Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01780017
(2) Area Forecast Discussion:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Reno NV 1233 PM PDT Sun Mar 22 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... * Temperatures will remain well above seasonal averages throughout the week with daily records likely to be challenged. * Increasing afternoon winds Monday through Wednesday will create choppy lake conditions and potential travel impacts. * Dry and warm conditions are expected to persist until a potential pattern shift arrives near the end of the month. && .DISCUSSION... The synoptic pattern remains dominated by high-amplitude ridging centered over the West, though current visible satellite imagery shows high-level cloud debris from an offshore moisture plume filtering over the Sierra and western Nevada. Despite this cloud cover, the airmass remains unseasonably warm. Heating is expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures climbing 15-25 degrees above late-March norms. In the lower valleys of western Nevada, highs will reach into the 80s. Sierra valleys will see unseasonably warm highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s, while northeast California valleys will peak in the mid to upper 70s. These values will put daily records at risk through the middle of the week. As the ridge axis shifts eastward, the pressure gradient will tighten in response to a trough clipping the Pacific Northwest. Enhanced vertical mixing will facilitate the transfer of 700 hPa momentum to the surface each afternoon Monday through Wednesday, yielding gusts in the 25-35 mph range mainly north of US-50, with portions of northern Pershing and Washoe counties hitting 35-45 mph, Tuesday afternoon. These winds will be especially impactful for area lakes, creating choppy conditions. Looking toward the end of the month, the offshore moisture plume visible on satellite will be the feature to watch for a potential pattern break around March 30th or 31st. While there is a signal for the ridge to finally erode and allow for cooler, wetter weather, confidence remains low. High-pressure blocks of this magnitude often linger longer than numerical weather prediction guidance suggests. For now, the forecast stays dry and unseasonably warm through next weekend, with only a slight and brief cooling trend expected on Thursday. -Johnston && .AVIATION... VFR conditions will hold for all Sierra and western Nevada terminals through the next 48 hours. While high-level cloud debris will drift through, ceilings will remain well above 15000 ft MSL with no visibility concerns. A standard afternoon breeze is expected today with westerly gusts 18-22kt, settling after sunset. Surface winds ramp up Monday through Wednesday, with widespread afternoon gusts of 25-30kt as stronger winds aloft mix down to the valley floors. Expect mechanical turbulence and localized LLWS along the lee side of the Sierra, particularly for KRNO each afternoon Monday through Wednesday (18Z-03Z). Unseasonably warm temperatures will create density altitude issues, especially from 18Z-03Z each afternoon. Expect degraded aircraft performance during the heat of the day. -Johnston &&
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