53-2806

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • January 12, 1959Accident

    En route from Ellensburg to the McChord AFB, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area covered by snow. As the aircraft failed to arrive at destination, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found. The following summer, walkers found the wreckage in an isolated area. Crew: Cpt Wade L. Shankle Jr. Passenger: John A. Ardussi. Source & photos: http://washingtonwreckchasing.blogspot.ch/2009_06_01_a

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