Thorp T-18 accident near Simi, CA

On March 5, 1983, a Thorp T-18 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Simi, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date

March 5, 1983

Place

Simi, CA

Aircraft

Thorp T-18 · Airplane

Injuries

1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor

Damage

Destroyed

Position

40.370°N, 121.611°W

NTSB ID

20001214X42458

Conditions

Local time

8:00 PM

Weather

Visual (VMC)

Wind

170° at 5 kt

Visibility

10 mi

Cloud ceiling

3,000 ft

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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.