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| Date: | Sunday 8 January 1961 |
| Time: | night |
| Type: |  Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | CF-... |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 8 km from ilha de Santa Maria, Azores -
 Portugal
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Gander (14:15 TMG) |
| Lajes, Açores | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Canadian bi-motor "Bonanza Folero" disappeared on flight from Gander to Lajes after pilot Baron reported difficulties.
Sources:
Diário de Lisboa 8 January 1961, p1+14ff
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Sep-2018 20:18 | TB | Added |
| 03-Feb-2021 14:48 | TB | Updated [Registration, Source, ] |
| 07-Jun-2023 21:21 | Ron Averes | Updated |
| 04-Aug-2025 15:42 | TB | Updated [Location, Source, Damage, ] |
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