Matt Tarter Fatally Injured in Ag Aviation Accident

The members and staff of NAAA offer their condolences to the family and friends of Matt Tarter who was fatally injured in an ag aviation accident on March 19, 2025. The accident occurred near Dayton, Washington. Matt was currently residing in Yakima, Washington but originally hailed from Halfway, Oregon. He was 34 years old at the time of his passing.

Matt’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.at the Halfway Elementary School in Halfway, Oregon.  Interment will follow with Military Honors at the Pine Haven Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Click here to read Matt’s obituary and offer condolences.

Matt leaves behind a wife and a young daughter. A GoFundMe webpage has been started to contribute to his daughter’s college fund. Click here for more information. Please keep Matt’s family in your prayers as they grieve his loss.