On July 1, 1982, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N1838E) operated by Bill Barrett was involved in an aviation accident near Near Creswell, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft crashed while performing a low pass over a grass field. The pilot reported striking the ground westbound toward the setting sun, but could not recall crash details. Witnesses observed low-altitude maneuvering prior to impact.
Incident Overview
An aircraft crashed while the pilot was making a low pass over a grass field. The pilot subsequently reported that the plane struck the ground while proceeding westbound toward the setting sun, but did not remember the details of the crash.
Witness Accounts
An instructor pilot and his student observed the aircraft maneuvering at low altitude before it crashed. The instructor reported seeing the plane maneuver in a manner similar to what a crop duster might have done, but noted that he was not watching at the moment the aircraft struck the ground.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he was proceeding westbound and that the plane impacted the ground, but was unable to recall further specifics regarding the sequence of events leading to the crash.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 1 Jul 1982 Aeronca 7AC accident near Near Creswell, OR?
An aircraft crashed while performing a low pass over a grass field. The pilot reported striking the ground westbound toward the setting sun, but could not recall crash details. Witnesses observed low-altitude maneuvering prior to impact.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Jul 1982 involved an Aeronca 7AC, registration N1838E, operated by Bill Barrett, at Near Creswell, OR.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…