Jim Shuttleworth lost in TF Mustang crash

Well-known pilot perishes after apparent engine failure

On 20 February, pilot Jim Shuttleworth perished in the crash of his North American TF-51D Mustang N93TF near Urbana, Indiana. The crash occurred shortly after 5 pm. Witnesses told authorities that the plane appeared to be doing aerobatics when the engine appeared to quit.

Mike Clifton, Wabash Country Emergency Management

Agency public information officer, said two farmers saw the plane crash about 5:10 pm. Debris from the crash was scattered about 25 to 30 yards from the main portion of the aircraft.

Jim Shuttleworth was well-known in the Warbird community and operated a small museum at the nearby Huntington Airport as well as running a multi-national corporation.

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