N16020
Flight / Schedule
N16020
Aircraft
Lockheed 12 Electra JuniorRegistration
N16020
MSN
1243
Year of Manufacture
1938
Operator
Private AmericanDate
December 16, 1961 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Mountains
Crash Location
Fort Irwin California
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
35.2460°, -116.6823°
Narrative Report
On December 16, 1961 at 12:00 AM, N16020 experienced a crash involving Lockheed 12 Electra Junior, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Fort Irwin California.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was flight at a mountains crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine aircraft crashed in the Tierfort mountains, about 7,5 miles east of Fort Irwin. Both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N16020, MSN 1243, year of manufacture 1938.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 35.2460°, -116.6823°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine aircraft crashed in the Tierfort mountains, about 7,5 miles east of Fort Irwin. Both occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Mountains
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
