Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 17, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA165
Location
Bend, OR
Event ID
20260421202857
Coordinates
44.093375, -121.202610
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rotor wash from a nearby helicopter.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
7FC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7FC
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WESTFALL JAMES H
Address
60467 SEVENTH MOUNTAIN DR
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
OR 97702-1956
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR26LA165