Registration / Serial:N56856
Alternate Serial:S4523
Other Marks:1
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-4312
Display Paint:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:MCAS El Toro Air Show 1997
Photo Date:27 April 1997
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:536198Submit Correction
View count: 106
On August 29, 1998 N56856, struck wires and impacted terrain after encountering downdrafts near Big Bear City, California. The aircraft, operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by Twin-D Enterprises Inc., Hemet, California, was destroyed in the impact sequence and postimpact fire. The commercial pilot was not injured, and the passenger received minor injuries.
Registration / Serial:N56856
Alternate Serial:S4523
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-4312
Display Paint:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:27 April 1997
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:N56856
Alternate Serial:S4523
Other Marks:1
Aircraft Original Type:Stearman Kaydet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing PT-13/17/27/N2S Kaydet (75)
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-4312
Display Paint:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:MCAS El Toro Air Show 1997
Photo Date:27 April 1997
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:536198Submit Correction
View count: 106
On August 29, 1998 N56856, struck wires and impacted terrain after encountering downdrafts near Big Bear City, California. The aircraft, operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by Twin-D Enterprises Inc., Hemet, California, was destroyed in the impact sequence and postimpact fire. The commercial pilot was not injured, and the passenger received minor injuries.
Registration / Serial:N56856
Alternate Serial:S4523
Aircraft Version:Boeing PT-17 Kaydet (A75N1)
C/n (msn):75-4312
Display Paint:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:27 April 1997
Photo by:John VisanichContact