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Crash of a Ford 4 in Detroit

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Ford 4
Operator:
Registration:
NC880
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4-AT-008
YOM:
1927
Location:
Detroit
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Detroit Airport, the three engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. All three occupants were injured.

Crash of a Ford 4 in Dearborn: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 12, 1928 at 0845 LT
Type of aircraft:
Ford 4
Operator:
Ford Air Freight Lines
Registration:
NC1492
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dearborn – Buffalo
MSN:
4-AT-001
YOM:
1926
Location:
Dearborn
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
This cargo flight from Dearborn to Buffalo was the inaugural one. Shortly after takeoff from Dearborn-Ford Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It rolled to the left then hit the ground before coming to rest, bursting into flames. Both occupants William Munn and E. K. Parker were killed.
Probable cause:
According to Edward G. Hamilton, Chief of Operations of the Ford air line service, the accident occurred when Munn, who was at the controls, forced the plane off the ground without sufficient flying speed.

Crash of a Ford 2 in Wayne

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Ford 2
Operator:
Registration:
NC2431
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2-AT-004
YOM:
1928
Location:
Wayne
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Detroit Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to the night and poor weather conditions. He attempted an emergency landing in Wayne when the aircraft crash landed in an open, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft named 'Maiden Dearborne IV' was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-1 at Selfridge AFB

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1926
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-1
Operator:
Registration:
AS-25431
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
164
Location:
Selfridge ANGB (Mt Clemens)
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Selfridge AFB, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed 150 yards from the runway end. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B at Selfridge NAS

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1922
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63408
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Selfridge NAS - Selfridge NAS
Location:
Selfridge ANGB (Mt Clemens)
Michigan
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:
The pilot was performing a training flight. En route, an engine failure forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, the pilot was unhurt.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4M in Detroit River

Date & Time: Aug 10, 1921
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63880
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Detroit
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in the Detroit River following an in-flight engine fire. The aircraft was destroyed. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight.
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