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| Date: | 05-NOV-2009 |
| Time: | 3:45pm LT |
| Type: | Grumman G-111 Albatross |
| Operator: | Albatross Adventure Inc. Trustee |
| Registration: | N120FB |
| C/n / msn: | G-331 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Airplane damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Near St. Lucie County International Airport, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | St. Lucie County Int. A. - KFPR |
The Albatross seaplane blew its left motor just after take off and crashed in a wooded area.
Sources:
http://www.tcoasttalk.com/2009/11/05/plane-crashes-after-take-off-at-st-lucie-international-airport-no-one-seriously-injured/
http://www.wpbf.com/news/21533743/detail.html
Added by RobertMB (2009-11-06 08:15)
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