Wreckage of ship #2412 at Mather Field in Sacramento, California. The ship crashed after the pilot lost control due to a broken brass quadrant under the rear seat, which caused the ailerons to become uncontrollable. Fortunately, the ship landed in a tree and broke into two pieces, saving the pilot in the front seat. Not for public use, only for official purposes.

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Size: 8341px × 5620px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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