Fatal Plane Crash Near Twin Oaks Airpark Claims One Life

WHO:

KATU - One person was killed in the plane crash.

KPTV - Eyewitness Patrick Singh witnessed the crash and attempted to help.

WHAT:

KATU - A small two-seater plane crashed into a field near the Twin Oaks Airpark.

KPTV - The plane was identified as an experimental Lancair 235.

KPTV - The pilot was the only occupant of the plane and was killed in the crash.

KATU - The crash sparked a grass fire that spread to a nearby field.

KPTV - Firefighters responded to the crash at around 3 p.m.

WHERE:

KATU - The crash occurred near the Twin Oaks Airpark in Hillsboro, Oregon.

KPTV - The airpark is located off SW River Road in Washington County.

WHEN:

KPTV - The crash occurred on a Friday afternoon.

WHY:

KATU - The cause of the crash is under investigation by the NTSB and FAA.

HOW:

KATU - Firefighters reported challenges similar to those faced in car crashes due to the materials involved and the flammable fuel.

KPTV - Eyewitness video captured moments before the crash, showing the plane flying low across the road.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 13:24 UTC)

A small two-seater experimental Lancair 235 plane crashed into a field near the Twin Oaks Airpark in Hillsboro, Oregon, resulting in the death of the pilot, who was the sole occupant. Eyewitness Patrick Singh witnessed the incident and attempted to help, while firefighters responded to the scene around 3 p.m., battling a grass fire that ignited from the crash. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the NTSB and FAA, as challenges similar to those in car crashes were reported due to the materials and flammable fuel involved.