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.

Accident

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

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.

Investigation

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