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| Date: | Sunday 19 April 1959 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Beechcraft 35 Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | N.... |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Palm Springs, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Desert Air Park |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Forced landing in a field near Sand Dune Road minutes after take-off due to electrical failure. Pilot George Rodolf (50). Occupants slightly injured.
Sources:
Desert Sun 21 April 1959, p1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Feb-2021 17:59 | TB | Added |
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