N4168A / Reeder #D8 #58 / Bu# 91565

Early History

United States Navy. TBM-3. Construction #: 4470

Reeder Flying Service, Twin Falls, ID

#D8 / #58 N4168A 1963-1972

Aerial Spray Program – NB, Newfoundland

Flying as #D8
1969 – Probably flew in Newfoundland. 1970 – Did not fly in NB.

Flying as #58
1971, 1972 – Pilot K. Owen. 1973-1974 – No info.

1975 – Crashed May 29, 1975 on take-off for forest spraying operation, Millinocket, ME. Summary: “Incident occurred at 18:15 hours. The airframe was destroyed. Incident occurred at the Millinocket Muni Airport, Millinocket, ME. This was a local flight from Millinocket, ME. Ground looped or water swerved during the takeoff run. Collided with trees during the takeoff run. The factors included; unfavorable wind conditions and downwind approach. The sky conditions were clear.” [Aerial Visuals]

N4168A crash_MillinocketME_29May1975