Apr. 22, Monroe, Wash. / Wells Baby Lakes

At about 12:08 PDT, a Wells Baby Lakes crashed during low-altitude maneuvering near Monroe, killing the pilot. A witness reported seeing the accident aircraft maneuvering at a very low altitude, tree top level just before it collided with the ground. The aircraft had been maneuvering in the area for approximately 20 minutes before it crashed....

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Wells Baby Lakes aircraft crashed near Monroe at approximately 12:08 PDT, killing the pilot.
  • The accident occurred during low-altitude maneuvering, described by witnesses as "tree-top level" just before impact.
  • The aircraft had been maneuvering in the area for about 20 minutes prior to the crash.
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At about 12:08 PDT, a Wells Baby Lakes crashed during low-altitude maneuvering near Monroe, killing the pilot. A witness reported seeing the accident aircraft maneuvering at a very low altitude, tree top level just before it collided with the ground. The aircraft had been maneuvering in the area for approximately 20 minutes before it crashed.

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