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: | Sunday 3 March 1946 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Piper J-3C-50 Cub |
| Owner/operator: | private |
| Registration: | NC21571 |
| MSN: | 2416 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Somerton Airport, Philadelphia, PA |
Midair collision, wing hit another aircraft, crashed out of control. The other plane landed safely.
Sources:
https://outlet.historicimages.com/products/nee17961
https://www.newspapers.com/image/83616274/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjgzNjE2Mjc0LCJpYXQiOjE2NjI2MjYzNzYsImV4cCI6MTY2MjcxMjc3Nn0.7EECLJYLxuUmdyosysJAWt7fyl-zUYUZb9ued2Fl8K4
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Sep-2022 08:50 | Cobar | Added |
| 08-Sep-2022 09:00 | Cobar | Updated [Date, Location, Departure airport, ] |
| 08-Sep-2022 09:02 | Cobar | Updated [Location, ] |
| 08-Sep-2022 09:40 | Cobar | Updated [Registration, ] |
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