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Apr 17, 2026
N7541B accident at Bend, OR
Aeronca 7FC — Nose over/nose down at BDN (Bend, OR)
DateApr 17, 2026
Tail numberN7541B
AircraftChampion 7FC · Champion · CH7A
LocationBDN — Bend, OR
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR26LA165
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rotor wash from a nearby helicopter.
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