ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 248969
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 May 1961 |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Type: | Cessna CH-1C Skyhook |
| Owner/operator: | Cessna |
| Registration: | N5749 |
| MSN: | 45009 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 3 mi from Midland, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Demo/Airshow/Display |
| Departure airport: | Midland, TX |
| El Paso, TX | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Crashed from 500ft after the main rotor broke off and caught fire. on trial flight. Pilot (37), Cessna Aircraft Co.
Sources:
The Victoria Advocat 18 May 1961, p22
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2021 17:33 | TB | Added |
| 11-May-2022 18:04 | Cobar | Updated [Aircraft type] |
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