Crash of a Douglas C-1 near Kelly AFB: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 14, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
25-427
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent during which both crew members were able to bail out before the aircraft crashed in a field located 3 miles southeast of the airfield. While both crew members escaped uninjured, all six passengers were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-1 at Selfridge AFB

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1926
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AS-25431
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
164
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.