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| Date: | Wednesday 6 June 1951 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Sikorsky S-51 |
| Owner/operator: | Los Angeles Airways |
| Registration: | N92814 |
| MSN: | 5142 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Los Angeles Airport, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Los Angeles Airport, CA |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Tail rotor failed at about 20 feet. Pilot Gale Moore escaped without injuries.
Sources:
https://lostflights.smugmug.com/Historical-Aviation-Accidents/June-6-1951-April-9-1952/6473404_mqheq/1/410785131_cLkdN
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Jun-2012 12:33 | TB | Added |
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