Dates

Event

Constructed as a PT-13D by Boeing.

Circa 1942

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-17390.

Transferred to 2532nd Base Unit (Pilot School, Specialized, Very Heavy), Randolph Field, San Antonio, TX.

1 February 1947

Involved in an incident.
Accident at San Marcos Auxiliary Field, TX.

From 1955 to 1957

To Quaadman Dusters, Corcoran, CA with new c/r N68456.
Operated with markings: #32
3 Seasons spraying in the New Brunswick Forest Spraying.

14 May 1956

Certificate of airworthiness for N68456 (E75, 75-5553) issued.

26 June 1957

Involved in an incident.
Substantially damaged during aerial application when the pilot misjudged his approach and landing distance, applied heavy braking and the airplane nosed over onto its back at Nictau airstrip, New Brunswick.

By 7 October 1964

To Greg Quaadman, Corcoran, CA keeping c/r N68456.

7 October 1964

Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report for event ID 78396: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 14:30 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Rimditch Airport, Bakersfield, CA. The gear collapsed during the takeoff run. The factors included; overload failure. Report remarks include: Landing gear strut failed in upper sleeve.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

1966

To Garriott Crop Dusting, Corcoran CA keeping c/r N68456.

From By 1971 to After 1977

To Garriott Crop Dusting, Bakersfield, CA with new c/r N261N.

29 August 1973

Crashed.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number LAX74FVA17: There was one fatality. Incident occurred at 06:10 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Bakersfield Airpk Airport, Bakersfield, CA. This was a local flight from Bakersfield, CA. Collided with the crop while on a crop dusting run. The factors included; sunglare. Report remarks include: Trainee spraying with water.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

By 25 October 1985

To Russell R. Francis, Woodside, CA with new c/r N181RF.

1992

Photographer: JOHN GRAHAM
Notes: This was after Tom bought it, but before the crash, so no Strip Teaser art.

23 April 1993

Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Terry Thompson Airport Zanesville, OH, United States while on appoach. The damage was substantial. The pilot was high and about 5 miles out on the approach when he pulled the throttle to idle and continued toward the runway. When he realized he was low, he advanced the throttle; however, there was no response from the engine. The pilot made a forced landing in a wooded area. No mechanical defects were found with the airplane or engine...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

23 May 2002

To Thomas T. Ungurean, Coshocton, OH keeping c/r N181RF.
Markings added: Strip Teaser

2012

Photographer: Mark Long
Notes: N181RF Boeing Stearman at Graham Field / Ohio Bush Plane Fly In

21 August 2020

To Mary Sandra Ungutean, Coshocton, OH keeping c/r N181RF.

May 2021

Photographer: John Graham
Notes: A recent Purchase

5 May 2023

To Graham Field Ltd, Adams Mills, OH keeping c/r N181RF.