On October 23, 1983, a Boeing A75N1 (registration N49385) was involved in an aviation accident near Brewster, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While positioning an aircraft for swath runs over an orchard, the pilot crashed into rising hillside terrain. The pilot sustained serious head injuries but exited before fire spread. Witnesses heard steady engine sound until impact. The aircraft remained intact, shifting forward and left on ground.
Accident Summary
The pilot was positioning the aircraft for swath runs over an orchard in a valley when it crashed into rising terrain on the hillside adjacent to the valley. The pilot had planned to execute swath runs over the orchard. During the impact, the pilot received serious head injuries and later could not recall the circumstances of the accident. Despite his injuries, he was able to exit the aircraft before fire had spread to the cockpit.
Witness Observations
Witnesses located approximately one mile from the crash site reported that they heard a steady engine sound right up until the moment the aircraft impacted the terrain.
Aircraft Condition After Impact
The aircraft remained intact following the collision. Evidence from ground scars indicated that the aircraft moved forward about six feet and to the left about four feet after initial impact.
What happened in the 23 Oct 1983 Boeing A75N1 accident near Brewster, WA?
While positioning an aircraft for swath runs over an orchard, the pilot crashed into rising hillside terrain. The pilot sustained serious head injuries but exited before fire spread. Witnesses heard steady engine sound until impact. The aircraft remained intact, shifting forward and left on ground.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Oct 1983 involved a Boeing A75N1, registration N49385, at Brewster, WA.
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