Stearman C-3 crash, Jan 18, 1929 (1 killed), Cove Oregon
Stearman C-3 accident on January 18, 1929 near Cove Oregon, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Pilot off course in poor weather and the aircraft...
- Date: January 18, 1929
- Aircraft: Stearman C-3
- Location: Cove Oregon, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Pilot off course in poor weather and the aircraft dove into trees
Varney Air Lines mail pilot Harold Buckner was flying the Pasco to Boise run at dusk when he went far off course in snow and fog near Cove, Oregon. The Stearman dived into a tree in the Minam area, and the pilot survived with injuries after a rescue party from La Grande reached him.