This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N6007
- History of Flight:
On October 22, 2026, at about 0749 local time, a privately-registered Seawind 3000, N6007, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Clark, Nevada. The sole pilot onboard was not injured. The flight originated from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO/KRNO), Reno, Nevada, at 0742.
The FAA reported that the airplane made an emergency landing on the Interstate 80. It collided with a car before coming to rest. Roughly 40 to 50 gallons of jet fuel was spilled on the highway. There were no injuries.
According to the FAA registry, the registration was cancelled on December 2022. The accident airplane was powered by a 460 hp Lycoming TIO-540 engine.
Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed and climbed to 6,800 ft before initiating a descent towards the Interstate.
- Weather:
METAR KRNO 221355Z 00000KT 10SM FEW023 BKN110 BKN150 09/08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP099 T00890078 $
METAR KRNO 221455Z 30003KT 10SM FEW010 BKN085 OVC150 09/06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00890061 51002
"Roughly 40 to 50 gallons of jet fuel was spilled on the highway" and an O-540 engine?
ReplyDeleteWell, there's the problem right there.