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Crash of a Cessna AT-17B Bobcat near Artesia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
42-38745
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
2954
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane suffered a structural failure in flight and crashed in a desert area located 13 km northeast of Artesia. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Avc William P. O'Dell,
Avc Leslie G. Peterson.