N55555
Flight / Schedule
N55555
Aircraft
Noorduyn NorsemanRegistration
N55555
MSN
228
Year of Manufacture
1943
Operator
Private AmericanDate
April 3, 1981 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Prince George British Columbia
Region
North America • Canada
Coordinates
53.9129°, -122.7454°
Narrative Report
On April 3, 1981 at 12:00 AM, N55555 experienced a crash involving Noorduyn Norseman, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Prince George British Columbia.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Prince George, BC. There were no casualties.
Aircraft reference details include registration N55555, MSN 228, year of manufacture 1943.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 53.9129°, -122.7454°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Prince George, BC. There were no casualties.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Canada
Aircraft Details
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