Aircraft Photo of N711DN | Hamilton Westwind III | SMB Stage Lines | AirHistory.net #629101
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N711DN
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 18
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 18 (C-45)
Aircraft Version:Hamilton Westwind III
Manufacturers:Beech / Hamilton
C/n (msn):BA-43
Operator Titles:SMB Stage Lines
Location
City / Airport:Nashville - InternationalMap
Region / Country:Tennessee, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KBNA   IATA: BNA   Local: BNA   Other: -
 
Photo Date:June 1981
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 629101
Photo Comment

Built as an E18S in 1955, this Beech 18 was modified by Hamilton Aircraft to a Westwind III in 1972. Operated by SMB Stage Lines 1972 - 1988, the aircraft was substantially damaged April 15, 1992 after a ground loop during take off at Eloy, AZ flying skydivers. The remains were sold to K & K Aircraft, dismantled and trucked to Bridgewater, VA for parts.

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

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