ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 226604
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| Date: | Thursday 28 August 1947 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell P-63C-5-BE Kingcobra |
| Owner/operator: | Ray Eiche |
| Registration: | NX63941 |
| MSN: | 812 (44-4227) |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Strongsville, OH -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Demo/Airshow/Display |
| Departure airport: | Cleveland, OH |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Pilot Ray Eiche bailed out at 1,500ft due to engine failure during Thompson Trophy. The plane crashed on a farm southwest of Berea.
Sources:
Youngstown Vindicator 29 August 1947, p1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Jun-2019 20:03 | TB | Added |
| 18-Aug-2020 13:43 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type] |
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