Airplane Crash in Klickitat County After Engine "just quit"
Photo Credit: Cole Goodwin
Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Press Release from Sheriff Bob Songer June 8, 2023
Airplane Crash
On June 7, 2023, at approximately 14:57 hours, Klickitat County 911 Dispatch advised of a plane crash near Highway 14 in the area of Jacob Williams Winery. While en route Klickitat County Dispatch conveyed additional information that the crash was between milepost 89 and 90 north of Highway 14.
Photo Credit: Cole Goodwin
Wishram Fire Chief Clyde Rosa arrived on scene first, followed by Klickitat County Sheriff Sergeant Fred Kilian and Deputy Ben Corning. Deputies obtained the name of the pilot, who was identified as Panat Thomas Pinit age 49, from Portland, Oregon. The pilot was by himself and did not receive any injuries.
The Pilot advised Deputies that the plane engine just quit, which caused him to make a crash landing.
Deputies took photos and obtained needed information that pertained to the airplane crash. Deputies were in contact with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and provided the two agencies information on the pilot and on the airplane that would assist them in their pending investigation.
The pilot was put in contact with the land owner to make arrangements to get the wrecked plane removed from the land owner’s property.
CCCNews reached out to the pilot on June 8th, 2023 but he declined to be interviewed.
Airplane Crash: Press Release from Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer
Inmate Death: Press Release from Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer
On May 20th , 2023, just before 2:30 p.m., Corrections Deputies found an unresponsive male during a routine cell check. Corrections Deputies began life-saving measures until the arrival of Klickitat County EMS. The male was transported to Klickitat Valley Health and further transported by Life Light. Tragically, he later died while in the hospital. Currently, Skamania County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an independent investigation. We are deeply saddened by this loss and extend our condolences to the family.
