Alvis 3.1 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 The last surviving Northrop N-9M, test vehicle for the XB-35 flying wing program, crashed today into a prison yard in California. The vehicle is completely destroyed, it appears the pilot may have lost his life.https://abc7.com/historic-small-plane-crashes-at-state-prison-in-norco/5264698/ Alvis 3.1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Cartwright Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 That's terrible! Condolences to the pilot's friends and family. I've been to that air show many, many times, and have seen that aircraft a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) Tragic loss of life and history... Edited April 23, 2019 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Oh dear, heartbreaking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thoughts & prayers for the pilot and his family... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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