Crash of a Boeing B-1D in Graham Reach
Date & Time:
Jul 13, 1928
Operator:
Registration:
G-CASX
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Butedale - Swanson Bay
MSN:
1029
YOM:
1928
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot encountered low visibility due to heavy rain falls. To obtain more visibility, he decided to clean the windshield but he did not realize he was losing altitude. The seaplane hit the water surface and crashed. All three occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Pilot error.
