Crash of a Lockheed Y1C-17 in Tolu

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
31-408
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
159
YOM:
1930
Location:
Tolu
Kentucky
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Long Beach bound for the east coast to establish a new west-east record. While cruising over Kentucky, the engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing in a field located in Tolu. While both occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction caused by a clogged fuel line.

Crash of a Lockheed 5B Vega in Marshall: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
NC537M
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Dallas – New Orleans
MSN:
106
YOM:
1930
Location:
Marshall
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route from Dallas to New Orleans, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions when the aircraft crashed in Marshall, TX. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.
Crew:
Arthur C. Brown, pilot,
Everett Williams, mechanic.
Passenger:
Robert Wilton.

Crash of a Lockheed 5C Vega in Houston: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Texas Pipe Line Company
Registration:
NC435E
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
51
YOM:
1929
Location:
Houston
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 5B Vega near Prince Rupert: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 28, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
NC103W
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Vancouver – Atlin
MSN:
120
YOM:
1930
Location:
Prince Rupert
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Vancouver to take part to a SAR mission following the disappearance of a Ryan B-5 Brougham operated by the Canadian Aerial Explorations that crashed in north BC last October 10. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances, killing all three occupants.

Crash of a Lockheed 5B Vega in Kingston

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
NC102W
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Seattle – Victoria
MSN:
119
YOM:
1930
Location:
Kingston
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Seattle to Victoria, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing after the engine caught fire. He was able to land on a beach located near Kingston. The single engine airplane named 'Taku II' flipped over and came to rest, bursting into flames. All six occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight.

Crash of a Lockheed 5C Vega in Harbour Grace

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
John Henry Mears
Registration:
NR500V
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
112
YOM:
1930
Location:
Harbour Grace
Newfoundland & Labrador
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was attempting a world tour when the aircraft crashed on takeoff in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. Both pilots John Henry Mears and Harry Brown were injured and the aircraft named 'City of New York' was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed 5B Vega in Aransas Pass: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Cross Airways
Registration:
NC394H
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Port Aransas – Kansas City
MSN:
87
YOM:
1929
Location:
Aransas Pass
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Port Aransas Airport, while climbing to a height of 4,000 feet, the aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in an open field located in Aransas Pass, some 10 miles northwest of Port Aransas Airport. All five occupants were killed. They were returning to Kansas City following a fishing trip. There was an explosion aboard according to those who saw the accident. The plane did not catch fire, however. Persons who viewed the accident expressed the opinion that lightning struck the plane while flying high, as the aircraft seems to lose a wing before diving into the ground.
Crew:
Gene Gabbert.
Passengers:
Murat Boyle,
Raymond Watson,
Eugene Lynn,
Roy Dellano.

Crash of a Lockheed 5B Vega near Monterrey

Date & Time: May 27, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
XA-BHC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
90
YOM:
1929
Location:
Monterrey
Nuevo León
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Monterrey and was destroyed by fire. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Lockheed 5B Vega in Hamilton

Date & Time: May 14, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Schlee-Brock Aircraft Corporation - SBAC
Registration:
NC892E
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Detroit – Hamilton
MSN:
74
YOM:
1929
Location:
Hamilton
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Hamilton following an uneventful flight from Detroit, the single engine airplane crashed in Ancaster, about 7 km northwest of the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were injured, the pilot Don Walker seriously.

Crash of a Lockheed 5 Vega in Alvord: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 27, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Texas Worth Tool Company
Registration:
NC194E
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Oklahoma City – Fort Worth
MSN:
25
YOM:
1928
Location:
Alvord
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, the pilot encountered poor weather condition with thunderstorm activity. While cruising at low altitude, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a pasture located about 8 km north of Alvord. A passenger was injured and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
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