Preliminary 1 fatal Feb 28, 2026

N3170Z crash at Oroville, CA

Piper PA-22-150 at CA92 (Oroville, CA)

DateFeb 28, 2026
Tail numberN3170Z
AircraftPiper PA-22-150 · Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer · PA22
LocationCA92 — Oroville, CA
Phase of flightUnknown
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseWPR26FA109

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Unknown or undetermined Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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