Crash of a Lockheed 3 Air Express in West Palm Beach

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 3 Air Express
Operator:
Registration:
NC7955
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
EX-2
YOM:
1928
Location:
West Palm Beach
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot Frank Hawks attempted a takeoff from a soggy field in West Palm Beach, Florida, destroying the aircraft named 'Texaco 5' in a spectacular crash that catapulted it into a row of three parked aircraft. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 594 Avian III in Saint Anthony

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Avro 594 Avian
Operator:
Registration:
G-CAWI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
105
YOM:
1928
Location:
Saint Anthony
Newfoundland & Labrador
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed St Johns on a solo flight. En route, he encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. He attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed near St Anthony. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Vejle

Date & Time: May 21, 1929
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
OY-DEF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
416
YOM:
1927
Location:
Vejle
Syddanmark
Country:
Denmark
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Copenhagen, the single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near Vejle, injuring both occupants.

Crash of a Lockheed 1 Vega in Belle

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 1 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
NX3625
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
3
YOM:
1928
Location:
Belle
Montana
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the pilot Okeh Bevins was forced to make an emergency landing in a pasture in Belle, Montana. Following minor repairs, he took off when the engine failed. The airplane impacted trees and crashed. The pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Ford 4 in Floresville

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Ford 4
Operator:
Registration:
NC3443
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4-AT-014
YOM:
1928
Location:
Floresville
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:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from Floresville, the three engine airplane stalled and crashed near the runway. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Stinson SM-1B Detroiter in Rockford: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SM-1 Detroiter
Operator:
Registration:
NC4679
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rockford – Milwaukee
MSN:
M226
YOM:
1927
Location:
Rockford-Greater Rockford
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Rockford-Greater Rockford Airport, while in initial climb, the engine failed. The aircraft lost height, hit telephone wires and crashed in the Rock River. Three occupants were rescued and three others were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9 in Glasgow

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1924
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.9
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBGQ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
H5632
YOM:
1923
Location:
Glasgow
Strathclyde
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Glasgow-Renfrew Airport, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in the Moor Park. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Glasgow

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1924
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
G-EBGY
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10390
YOM:
1923
Location:
Glasgow
Strathclyde
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Glasgow-Renfrew Airport, injuring both occupants.

Crash of a Hansa Brandenburg W.33 in Rørvik: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1922
Type of aircraft:
Hansa Brandenburg W.33
Operator:
Registration:
N.21
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7
YOM:
1922
Location:
Rørvik
Nord-Trøndelag
Country:
Norway
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was performing a regional flight when it crashed in unknown circumstances in the Namsdalen Valley located near Rørvik. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was named 'Tiger'.

Crash of a Junkers-Larsen JL-6 in Fort Simpson

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1921
Type of aircraft:
Junkers-Larsen JL-6 (Junkers F.13)
Operator:
Registration:
G-CADQ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Edmonton – Peace River – Fort Vermilion – Hay River – Fort Providence – Fort Simpson – Norman Wells
MSN:
558
YOM:
1921
Location:
Fort Simpson
Northwest Territories
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 engaged in a prospect mission from Edmonton, Alberta, to Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, with intermediate stops in Peace River, Fort Vermilion, Hay River, Fort Providence and Fort Simpson. Following an uneventful flight, the crew prepared for landing in Fort Simpson. On approach to a snowy field, the aircraft hit the ground and nosed down. The right ski was torn off and the propeller broke off. Reparation were made on site and the aircraft could takeoff again. But shortly after departure, the engine lost power and the aircraft stalled and crashed on ground. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
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