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Small Plane Crashes into Clark County Lake; 76-Year-Old Pilot Survives

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

Accident quick facts

Accident date 2026-07-22
Location Clark County, Washington
Aircraft small plane
People on board 1
Reported injuries pilot survived
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On July 22, 2026, a small plane crashed into a lake in Clark County, Washington. The 76-year-old pilot was able to survive the accident.

Aircraft and flight information

The aircraft involved was a small plane. Details about the registration, operator, origin, and destination have not been disclosed.

Emergency response

Emergency responders reached the scene and the pilot was rescued from the lake. No further injuries have been reported.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • Small plane crashed into a lake in Clark County, Washington on July 22, 2026. [1]
  • The 76-year-old pilot survived the crash. [2]
  • FAA and NTSB are investigating the accident. [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-07-22: Small plane crashed into lake in Clark County, Washington; pilot survived [1] [2]

What remains unknown

  • Exact time of the crash
  • Aircraft registration and operator
  • Flight origin and destination
  • Cause of the accident

Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.

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