Accident Grumman TBM-3S Avenger N9711Z, Monday 17 July 1967
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Date:Monday 17 July 1967
Time:16:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic TBM model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Grumman TBM-3S Avenger
Owner/operator:Sis-Q Flying Service
Registration: N9711Z
MSN: 3759
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Coalinga, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Fire fighting
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
STRUCK TREE ON PULL UP FROM FIRE BOMBING RUN. SM OKY FROM FOREST FIRE. FLT CONTINUED, SAFE LNDG.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: OAK68D0088
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

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