| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNZJ IATA: - Local: NZJ Other: - |
| Event: | MCAS El Toro Air Show 1997 |
| Photo Date: | 27 April 1997 |
| Photo by: | John Visanich |
| Photo ID: | 536198 |
| Photo Comment |
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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. This photo is copyright © John Visanich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 January 2023, and has since been viewed 106 times. |