[durt]

On May 2, 2017, a Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six, registered to Klamath Aviation LLC and operated by the pilot, experienced a significant accident near Snohomish County Airport in Everett, Washington.

The accident occurred when the aircraft suffered a partial loss of engine power during its initial climb from Snohomish County Airport. The pilot, who was not injured, and a passenger, who sustained minor injuries, were on board at the time. The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the incident.

The pilot had just refueled the aircraft before takeoff, filling the main tanks and both tip tanks. Despite a routine preflight check, which showed no anomalies, the aircraft lost power at an altitude of about 400 feet above ground level and was unable to maintain altitude.

The pilot declared an emergency and attempted a forced landing. During the descent, the aircraft struck power transmission cables and traffic lights, causing the tip tanks to rupture and spray ignited fuel over cars at an intersection below. The airplane then collided with the ground and came to rest on the street.

[kellyhound]

Survived.
A small miracle.
Great footage

[texastea]

The cherokee six glides like a brick.

[Sharon]

Amazing they survived, it looked lethal

[LERK]

lucky or good pilot

[succubus76]

How can you survive to that? L-I-E-R

[FunkPumpkin]

Originally Posted by succubus76 ↗

How can you survive to that? L-I-E-R

How can you spell that correctly? L-I-A-R

[FunkPumpkin]

I used to live about 8 miles from that location. Imagine the number of freshly-browned underwear among the drivers at that intersection.

[Sligkid]

Would have thought hitting the power lines would give them a nasty jolt