BT-15 Wreck outside of Show Low and Snowflake, AZ
Lt. Burwell cleared Albuquerque, New Mexico at 0630, October 10,
1942, for Williams Field, contact clearance, specifying 10,000 altitude direct.
The initial contact was made at an angle not to exceed ten
degrees as there was no unusual gouging of earth at that point. The
airplane turned over end for end and proceeded through the brush and over the
rough and stony ground for a distance of approximately 150 yards.
Throughout this length and extending over a width of about 50 yards, the area
was scattered with fragments and broken parts.
(The above information is from the AAF mishap report.)
Small scattered debris remains at the crash site today.
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BT-15 debris with portion of the Vultee rudder pedal. |
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.jpg "Portion of throttle control.")
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Portion of throttle control. |
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.jpg "The BT-15 is a microsite.")
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The BT-15 is a microsite. |
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