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    Airframe Family: Stearman Kaydet / Boeing 75/76/90/91 / X-90 / X-91 / XBT-17
    Latest Model:PT-17 Kaydet
    Last Military Serial:41-25468 USAAF
    Construction Number:75-2975
    Last Civil Registration:N49955
    Compressed ID:Boeing PT-17 sn 41-25468 USAAF cn 7...
    Latest Owner or Location:Ness Bernie, Fargo, ND

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a PT-17 by Boeing.

    Circa 1941

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 41-25468.

    17 March 1948

    To Warren V. Walkinshaw, Argusville, ND with new c/r N49955.

    29 May 1956

    Certificate of airworthiness for NR49955 (A75N1(PT17), 75-2975) issued.

    15 May 1994


    Photographer: Larry Johnson
    Notes: At Walkinshaws Airport, North Dakota

    16 July 1997

    To Warren V. Walkinshaw, Argusville, ND with new c/r N49955.

    27 May 1998

    Crashed.
    The accident occurred at West Fargo, ND, United States while maneuvering. The damage was substantial. The pilot reported the engine lost power during the aerial application flight. A forced landing was made on soft terrain during which time the airplane nosed over. Inspection of the airplane revealed no indication of fuel on board. There was also no indication of fuel leakage at the accident site.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    25 September 2004


    Photographer: Larry Johnson
    Notes: A photo in 2004 - the aircraft looking worse for wear following its 1998 accident

    18 June 2013

    To unknown owner with c/r N49955.
    Registration pending to a new owner in Fargo, ND.

    12 December 2013

    To Ness Bernie, Fargo, ND keeping c/r N49955.
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