Accident Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 N44875, Thursday 14 April 1977
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Date:Thursday 14 April 1977
Time:17:50
Type:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
Owner/operator:Donald Allen
Registration: N44875
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Brawley, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Local
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
ABORTED DUE EXPLOSION IN HOPPER,SULPHUR LOAD. PLT UN SEE DUE FLAMES & FUMES. DUSTING BEETS.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX77FUM27
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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