| Crash location | 47.086944°N, 122.431389°W |
| Nearest city | Spanaway, WA
47.103988°N, 122.434566°W 1.2 miles away |
| Tail number | N5131H |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Aircraft type | Titan Tornado I |
| Additional details: | None |
On April 13, 2017, about 0945 Pacific daylight time, a Titan Tornado I, N5131H, experienced an in flight loss of control and impacted terrain during departure from the Spanaway Airport, Spanaway, Washington. The certified flight instructor (CFI), the sole pilot, was seriously injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The personal flight departed from Spanaway about 0940 with an intended destination of Auburn, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the flight.
Witnesses stated that they observed the airplane climb out and turn. The ballistic recovery parachute (BRS) was activated while the airplane was at a low altitude. The accident site was located about 450 feet from the runway surface.