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Old 7th May 2017, 01:18
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That would be an FU24 Fletcher accident you're looking for
Apologies - my typo. FU24 it was.

Just received a private email with details as follows:

The accident was on 10 September 1957. Fletcher FU-24 VH-BOM. at Armidale, NSW. The pilot is listed as George Hite.

Shortly after take-off the aircraft commenced a left turn after which the engine noise was to rise. The aircraft descended dumping superphosphate and crashed into the side of a hill. The cause of the accident was not determined
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