On May 23, 1982, a Cessna 140 (registration N73056) operated by Larry W. Well was involved in an aviation accident near Buena Vista, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Something struck the windshield, causing plexiglass to injure the pilot and passenger. During an emergency landing attempt, the aircraft struck wires. No bird remains were found.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that while looking out the left side window, an object impacted the windshield. The impact caused broken plexiglass to enter the cabin, resulting in injuries to both the pilot and a passenger. The pilot then noticed the airspeed was low and responded by lowering the aircraft's nose and applying throttle.
Second Windshield Strike
During an attempted emergency landing, a second windshield strike occurred when the pilot failed to see wires. A witness observed the aircraft flying low and subsequently striking the wires.
Inspection and Landing
After the wire strike, the aircraft made an uneventful landing at Corvallis, Oregon. Subsequent inspection found no feathers or bird remains inside the aircraft.