Tupelo – Tupelo
Flight / Schedule
Tupelo – Tupelo
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-310 NavajoRegistration
N4077W
MSN
31-8112031
Year of Manufacture
1981
Operator
Charles MontgomeryDate
June 3, 2023 at 08:16 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
39.7837°, -100.4459°
Narrative Report
On June 3, 2023 at 08:16 AM, Tupelo – Tupelo experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, operated by Charles Montgomery, with the event recorded near North America, United States of America.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb).
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.
Aircraft reference details include registration N4077W, MSN 31-8112031, year of manufacture 1981.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 39.7837°, -100.4459°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tupelo – Tupelo
Operator
Charles MontgomeryFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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