| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 73-1149 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31149 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 737 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 737-200 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing T-43A (737-253/Adv) |
| C/n (msn): | 20696 / 347 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 455 FTS |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Sacramento - MatherMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMHR IATA: MHR Local: MHR Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 412514 |
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This T-43A Gator flew first on 27 Mar'74 and was delivered to the 455th Flying Training Squadron / 323rd Flying Training Wing at Mather AFB (CA) on 11 Apr'74. After its training career, the Boeing was transferred to the 58th Airlift Squadron, part of the 86th Operations Group, early 1993. As such, the VIP jet crashed during rain and a 2,000ft cloud base into a 2,300ft hill, just 2 miles northwest from Cilipi Airport, Dubrovnik (Croatia), while making an non-precision approach on 3 Apr'96. This event sadly killed a crew of six and 27 passengers, among them was US Commerce Secretary Ron Brown. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 November 2021, and has since been viewed 610 times. |