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| Date: | Tuesday 2 August 1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | N4385M |
| MSN: | 12-3321 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Childress Airport, TX -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Childress Airport, TX |
| Memphis, TX | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Crashed after struck a 200ft radio tower shortly after take-off. Kenneth Bounds (35), Memphis, TX.
Sources:
The Victoria Advocat 4 August 1960, p17
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-May-2021 15:19 | TB | Added |
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