July 21st: BSU Aircraft plummets to only 400ft above Barney’s Joy

Residents report that today, a Cessna 172R registered as N715BW — linked to Bridgewater State University — descended to just 400 feet above ground level over the Barney’s Joy area, a clearly populated zone. This altitude is well below the 1,000-foot minimum required by FAA regulation 14 CFR §91.119(b) when flying over congregated or developed areas.

See the track here: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n715bw#3b5b7f72

Why this matters:

• A mere 400 feet AGL is dangerously low, especially over homes, open gathering spots, and local roads.
• This isn’t a momentary glitch—it adds to a growing pattern of unsafe, low-altitude flights over Dartmouth and Westport, where people live, work, and recreate.
• FAA rules are clear: flights over populated areas must stay at least 1,000 feet above the highest obstruction within 2,000 feet.

Such reckless operation not only violates federal safety standards—it places individuals and property in harm’s way. Residents expect accountability and strict enforcement of these safety regulations.