ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 131150
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| Date: | Tuesday 6 September 1966 |
| Time: | 14:54 |
| Type: |  Grumman TBM-3E Avenger |
| Owner/operator: | Sonora Aviation Inc. |
| Registration: | N6894C |
| MSN: | 3688 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Elko, NV -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | Elko Municipal Airport, Nevada (EKO) |
| Elko Municipal Airport, Nevada (EKO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Avenger 53626 had been modified as an aerial spray tanker following its RCN service. The TBM stalled and crashed after takeoff from Elko Municipal Airport, Nevada. The airport was experiencing thunderstorm activity and unfavourable wind conditions gusting 30 to 40 knots. The pilot survived the crash.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=30818
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx? NNumbertxt=6894C Joe Baugher: USN 53626, RCN 53626, N6894C
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Jun-2015 04:14 | yukonjack | Updated [Cn, Operator, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 04-Mar-2022 19:33 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Location] |
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