Aircraft Photo of VH-MJA | Beech A23A Musketeer Custom III | AirHistory.net #18965
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-MJA
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 23 Musketeer
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 23 Musketeer/Custom/Sundowner
Aircraft Version:Beech A23A Musketeer Custom III
C/n (msn):M-1078
Location
City / Airport:Sydney - Hoxton Park (closed)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YHOX   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Hoxton Park Air Show 1969
 
Photo Date:9 November 1969
Photo by:David Carter
Photo ID: 18965
Photo Comment

VH-MJA was destroyed when it crashed neared Muswellbrook, New South Wales, on May 13, 1976. A propeller blade snapped while it was being flown under IFR conditions. The pilot descended in cloud at 70 knots but was killed when -MJA hit a ridge.

This photo is copyright © David Carter, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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