Casualties unknown

1983-03-11: Champion 7EC (N7527E) — Wright, WY

Wright, WY, US

On March 11, 1983, a Champion 7EC (registration N7527E) was involved in an aviation accident near Wright, WY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft spun into the ground from low altitude while hunting foxes. It had previously landed in a wheat field. A witness observed the aircraft make a left 360-degree turn and begin another when it spun and crashed.

Accident Narrative

The aircraft was engaged in fox hunting when it spun into the ground from a low altitude. A short time prior to the accident, the aircraft had landed in a wheat field. During that stop, the occupants spoke with a friend about the presence of foxes in the area. They expressed their intention to continue flying and look for more foxes. Subsequently, the aircraft took off and proceeded northwest.

Witness Account

A witness reported observing the aircraft's flight path. According to the witness, the aircraft flew approximately half a mile north from its takeoff point. It then executed a 360-degree turn to the left. As the aircraft began to initiate a second 360-degree turn, it entered a spin and descended into the ground.

The sequence of events, as described, indicates that the aircraft's low-altitude maneuvering while hunting foxes culminated in a spin and impact with terrain. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or environmental conditions were provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42393. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.