Accident Piper PA-23 Apache N1459P, Monday 2 August 1976
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Date:Monday 2 August 1976
Time:11:45
Type:Silhouette image of generic PA23 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Piper PA-23 Apache
Owner/operator:
Registration: N1459P
MSN: 23-522
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Dalhart, TX -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:Hutchinson,Ks
Destination airport:Kansas City,Mo
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
rudder trim cable failed.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: FTW76AF112
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 6 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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