Preliminary
1 fatal, 1 serious
Dec 24, 2025
N2785Q crash at Rio Linda, CA
Piper PA-32-260 — Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) at L36 (Rio Linda, CA)
DateDec 24, 2025
Tail numberN2785Q
AircraftPiper PA-32-260 · Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga · PA32
LocationL36 — Rio Linda, CA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
NTSB caseWPR26FA069
Report summary
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) during takeoff Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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