This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Saturday 22 December 1962 |
| Time: | night |
| Type: |  Mooney M20 |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | N.... |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | ca 4 mi from Gillespie Field, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gillespie Field, CA |
| Long Beach, CA | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Crashed on a mountain ridge shortly after take-off in fog.
Sources:
San Bernardino Sun 24 December 1962, p14
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2021 19:29 | TB | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation