A routine weekend landing turned into a sheet-metal mess at Harvey Field in Snohomish on Saturday, Feb. 28, when a small twin‑engine plane veered off the runway and slammed into an aluminum‑sided hangar. The impact tore a sizable hole in the building and damaged another aircraft stored inside. Despite the dramatic scene, both people on board walked away and did not suffer serious injuries, according to first responders. Crews also quickly contained a minor fuel leak, and the airport reopened to other traffic shortly after the crash.
Fire Crews Track Runway Miss by Grass and Tire Marks
Snohomish County Fire District 4 reports its crews were dispatched at about 5 p.m. Responders used absorbent material to secure a small gas leak and checked the two occupants, who declined further medical treatment. Photos released by the district show a long set of tire tracks carved through the grass leading straight to the crumpled hangar wall, a rough visual of how far off course the plane traveled. Firefighters also noted that a small plane parked inside the hangar was damaged when the incoming aircraft punched through the siding. This account and the on‑scene images were reported by MyNorthwest.
FAA, NTSB Loop In as Investigators Eye Runway Departure
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and are expected to take part in any formal review of the runway departure and impact. Officials have not suggested a probable cause. In a standard case like this, investigators gather pilot statements, maintenance records, weather information and radar data before reaching any conclusions. The notification and initial scene details were reported by KIRO 7, and the agency’s general investigative process is outlined on the NTSB website.
Harvey Field Basics
Harvey Field (FAA identifier S43) is a privately owned, public‑use airport at 9900 Airport Way in Snohomish, with both asphalt and turf runways and several aviation businesses on site. The official airport website lists the layout and facilities, and the field supports a busy general‑aviation community just northeast of Seattle. Runway details and airport information are posted by Harvey Field.
Harvey Field Has Seen Runway Excursions Before
Runway incidents are not entirely new at Harvey Field, a fact local pilots and neighbors know all too well. In May 2025, a landing at the airport was later summarized in an FAA report as a poor landing that ended in a crash, according to the Snohomish County Tribune. Other overshoots and fence strikes in earlier years have also been noted, feeding ongoing conversations about runway margins, approaches and safety procedures. Those past incidents and the resulting local discussions were reported by HeraldNet.
For now, this latest crash joins the queue of federal investigations. Authorities will work through pilot interviews, maintenance logs and any available video or radar, a process that can take days or longer before official findings are released. The FAA maintains an accident and incident log, and the NTSB will open a public docket if the damage is considered substantial. Reporters and residents looking for formal updates will have to watch those federal sites as the investigation plays out.
