An aircraft accident occurred at Cashmere Airport on July 15, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., according to Chelan County public records. The pilot, identified as a 69-year-old man from Leavenworth, sustained injuries when his autogyro veered off the runway and struck a hangar. He was transported to Confluence in Wenatchee for medical treatment. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate the incident. The incident was reported to RiverCom, the emergency communications center, which received the call at 10:30 a.m. The Chelan County records were last updated on July 23, 2026.
Pilot Injured in Cashmere Airport Crash
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- ✓An aircraft accident occurred at Cashmere Airport“Back 26C06763 Aircraft Accident at Cashmere Airport On July 15, 2026 at approximately 10:30 am, RiverCom received a report of an aircraft accident at the Cashmere Airport in Cashmere, WA.”
- ✓The aircraft accident occurred on July 15, 2026“Back 26C06763 Aircraft Accident at Cashmere Airport On July 15, 2026 at approximately 10:30 am, RiverCom received a report of an aircraft accident at the Cashmere Airport in Cashmere, WA.”
- ✓The aircraft accident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m.“Back 26C06763 Aircraft Accident at Cashmere Airport On July 15, 2026 at approximately 10:30 am, RiverCom received a report of an aircraft accident at the Cashmere Airport in Cashmere, WA.”
- ⚠The incident was according to Chelan County public recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The pilot was identified as a 69-year-old man“The pilot, a 69-year-old Leavenworth man was the only occupant and sustained injuries in the collision.”
- ✓The pilot is from Leavenworth“The pilot, a 69-year-old Leavenworth man was the only occupant and sustained injuries in the collision.”
- ✓The pilot sustained injuries“The pilot, a 69-year-old Leavenworth man was the only occupant and sustained injuries in the collision.”
- ✓The pilot's autogyro veered off the runway“The aircraft, a autogyro appeared to have veered off the runway while still on the ground and impacted a hangar on the airport grounds.”
- ✓The pilot's autogyro struck a hangar“The aircraft, a autogyro appeared to have veered off the runway while still on the ground and impacted a hangar on the airport grounds.”
- ✓The pilot was transported to Confluence in Wenatchee“He was transported to Confluence in Wenatchee for treatment.”
- ✓The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate the incident“FAA will be conducting the investigation into this accident.”
- ✓The incident was reported to RiverCom“Back 26C06763 Aircraft Accident at Cashmere Airport On July 15, 2026 at approximately 10:30 am, RiverCom received a report of an aircraft accident at the Cashmere Airport in Cashmere, WA.”
- ⚠RiverCom is the emergency communications centerNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓RiverCom received the call at 10:30 a.m.“Back 26C06763 Aircraft Accident at Cashmere Airport On July 15, 2026 at approximately 10:30 am, RiverCom received a report of an aircraft accident at the Cashmere Airport in Cashmere, WA.”
- ✓The Chelan County records were last updated on July 23, 2026“Last Updated: 07/23/2026 08:00 AM”
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