ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 269832
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| Date: | Tuesday 23 November 2021 |
| Time: | c. 17:30 |
| Type: | Aeronca Champ* |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Smith Field Airport (SMD/KSMD), Fort Wayne, IN -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
An apparently thirsty airplane sustained substantial damage subsequent to impact with a light standard base near the fuel island at Smith Field Airport (SMD/KSMD), Fort Wayne, Indiana.
There were no reported injuries.
*It is not confirmed that the aircraft is a Champ, however it is confirmed it's an Aeronca.
Sources:
https://www.fortwaynesnbc.com/2021/11/23/no-injuries-reported-after-plane-crash-smith-field-airport/
https://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/20211123/plane-damaged-in-smith-field-accident
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Nov-2021 00:22 | Geno | Added |
| 24-Nov-2021 08:34 | gerard57 | Updated [Aircraft type, Source] |
| 24-Nov-2021 09:48 | Anon. | Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative] |
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