New Salem - New Salem
Flight / Schedule
New Salem - New Salem
Aircraft
Noorduyn NorsemanRegistration
N69795
MSN
667
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
ParachutesDate
August 28, 1977 at 12:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
New Salem Massachusetts
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
42.5007°, -72.3319°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On August 28, 1977 at 12:00 PM, New Salem - New Salem experienced a crash involving Noorduyn Norseman, operated by Parachutes, with the event recorded near New Salem Massachusetts.
The flight was categorized as skydiving / paratroopers and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
10 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 10 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 9, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. The single engine airplane was engaged in a local flight, carrying one pilot and nine skydivers. After takeoff from New Salem Airstrip, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees then stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area. All 10 occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N69795, MSN 667, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 42.5007°, -72.3319°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The single engine airplane was engaged in a local flight, carrying one pilot and nine skydivers. After takeoff from New Salem Airstrip, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees then stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area. All 10 occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
9
Estimated Survivors
10
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 10
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
New Salem - New Salem
Operator
ParachutesFlight Type
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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