Accident Grumman TBM-3E Avenger CF-ZTA,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 177237
 
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Date:Sunday 21 July 1974
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic TBM model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
Owner/operator:Miramichi Air Service Ltd.
Registration: CF-ZTA
MSN: 3413
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Near Sevogle, New Brunswick -   Canada
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:Sevogle Airport, New Brunswick (CCM3)
Destination airport:Sevogle Airport, New Brunswick (CCM3)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Avenger 53351 had been modified as an aerial spray tanker following its USN service. On 21-Jul-1974, the Miriamchi Air Service, TBM #716, was budworm spraying near Sevogle, New Brunswick. During a formation turn, the pilot lost control when his aircraft hit the slipstream of the preceding aircraft. The aircraft crashed into a forested area, killing the pilot.

Sources:

https://nbavengers.com/fmfxfz-series-canada/canada/fzta-miramichi-716-bu-53351/
Joe Baugher: USN 53351, N7411C, CF-ZTA

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
24-Jun-2015 05:28 yukonjack Added
27-Jun-2015 20:16 yukonjack Updated [Other fatalities]
11-Mar-2016 20:02 Glenn McBride Updated [Date]

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