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N619PA

November 1, 2022

Thanks to our patron Rich for recommending this episode!

Photo Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_S-61

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/14207

https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/tag/n619pa/

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https://web.archive.org/web/20070930023757/http://www.airdisaster.com/reports/ntsb/AAR77-09.pdf

Research Source:

https://web.archive.org/web/20070930023757/http://www.airdisaster.com/reports/ntsb/AAR77-09.pdf

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In Mechanical Failures Tags N619PA, Pan AM, New York Airways, Sikorsky S-61, Landing gear, Mechanical Failure, Helicopter
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