119
ST-A
NC14987 (124)
May 1936
571
Unknown
Menasco C-4 125 HP SN 202
Hartzell 718 SN 15764
Airframe destroyed, parts still exist? Reg'n assigned to SN 124
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Current Status
History
The airplane apparently did not live long after its initial purchase. It was sold, apparently new, to a doctor F. M. Boldridge, who picked it up in South Dakota, and ferried home about may 1936. How it got to South Dakota is not known. Dr. Boldridge was for many years associated with the Duke power company of Charlotte, North Carolina.
On November 21st, 1937, Boldridge, who was then president of the Carolina Aero Club, was entered in an air race at Knoll Wood airport in Southern Pines. It was the final event of the day’s activities. This was during the dedication of the airport and there was a crowd of over 16,000 spectators. Flying in second place, Boldridge skimmed two feet above the ground or runway at a speed of about 165 MPH. As he attempted to bank the wheels struck the runway and caused the plane to somersault. The airplane was totalled and Boldridge was seriously injured in the accident. Despite his injuries, he went on to live a very long life, passing away on January 18th, 1981 at the age of 88.
As far as can be determined the remaining parts were sold to a university of Buffalo, in New York. It appears they were to be used either for fixing up some other ST or for classroom study.
The Registration, N14987 is now applied to Ryan ST-A SN 124, owned by John Richards.
Ownership History
- Dr. F.M. Boldridge, Charlotte, North Carolina.;
- University of Buffalo, New York
Current Ownership
Unknown
Notes
Registration N14987 assigned to Ryan ST-A SN 124, owned by John Richards, Ventura, California. See SN 124