New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport - Accidents and Incidents

Accidents and Incidents

On August 1, 1980, a Douglas R4D, civilian registration number N45864, crashed at New Smyrna Beach, Florida shortly after take-off on a ferry flight to Queen Beatrix International Airport, Aruba. The unqualified pilot had been drinking.

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