2019 Northrop N-9M crash

On April 22, 2019, a Northrop N-9MB aircraft crashed in Norco, California, United States, killing the pilot. The aircraft was the last survivor of four built. It was destroyed in the post-crash fire.

2019 Northrop N-9M crash
N9MB,The aircraft involved, seen in May 2014
Accident
DateApril 22, 2019 (2019-04-22)
SummaryUnder investigation
SiteNorco, California, United States
33°55′45.7″N 117°34′30.1″W
Aircraft
Aircraft typeNorthrop N-9MB
OperatorPlanes of Fame Air Museum
RegistrationN9MB
Flight originChino Airport, California
DestinationChino Airport
Occupants1
Crew1
Fatalities1

Accident

Shortly after take-off from Chino Airport,[1] the aircraft was reported to have crashed into the grounds of the California Rehabilitation Center, Norco, California at 12:10 local time.[2] The aircraft was reported to have sustained substantial damage in a post-crash fire.[3] Although the pilot was killed, no ground casualties were reported.[2]

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was the Northrop N-9MB, the sole remaining Northrop N-9M, registration N9MB. One of four built, it was operated by the Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino, California.[2][3]

Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board opened an investigation under accident number WPR19FA118 into the accident. [2]

References
  1. "Fatal Plane Crash in Southern California Prison Yard". US News. April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  2. Trevithick, Joseph (April 22, 2019). "Rare and Historic Northrop Flying Wing Crashes Into Prison Yard In California (Updated)". The Drive. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  3. "Historic small plane crashes, bursts into flames at state prison in Norco". ABC7. April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
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