On April 6, 1983, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N83096) was involved in an aviation accident near Near Sisters, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
According to the pilot, the aircraft entered a stall and right spin at 1,000 ft AGL following a pass over a frozen lake. Corrective action was initiated but the main gear impacted the lake before recovery. The aircraft slid 150 ft across the ice.
Incident Summary
According to the pilot, the accident occurred after he made a pass over a frozen lake near a youth camp and began climbing. The aircraft entered a stall and subsequently developed a spin to the right at approximately 1,000 ft above ground level (AGL). The pilot reported that he initiated corrective action, but the main landing gear contacted the frozen lake before a full recovery could be completed. Following impact, the aircraft slid approximately 150 ft across the frozen lake before coming to rest. The elevation of the lake was about 4,500 ft mean sea level (MSL).
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the events began after a pass over the lake. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or occupant injuries were provided in the source.