Accident Sikorsky S-55 N9009R, Friday 15 October 1971
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Date:Friday 15 October 1971
Time:15:28
Type:Silhouette image of generic S55P model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sikorsky S-55
Owner/operator:Jenney Flight
Registration: N9009R
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Acton, MA -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Survey
Departure airport:Bedford, Mass
Destination airport:Local
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
CON ROD FAILED,ACFT DSTRYD BY IMPACT AND FIRE.ALT TOO LOW FOR PRPR RCVRY.OVER POPULATED AREA.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: NYC72FNA14
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 6 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

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