Crash of a Lockheed 1 Vega in Lansing: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 1 Vega
Operator:
Navin Air Transport
Registration:
NC35E
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Chicago – Kansas City
MSN:
37
YOM:
1929
Location:
Lansing
Kansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Chicago to Kansas City, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. While attempting an emergency landing, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 1 Vega in Saint Paul

Date & Time: Apr 30, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 1 Vega
Operator:
Schlee-Brock Aircraft Corporation - SBAC
Registration:
NC7894
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
29
YOM:
1928
Location:
Saint Paul
Minnesota
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:
The single engine airplane crashed in a field in Saint Paul shortly after takeoff from Minneapolis-World-Chamberlain Field. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed 1 Vega in Flint

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 1 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
NX34E
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Flint - Flint
MSN:
35
YOM:
1929
Location:
Flint-Bishop
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing in an open field with tall grass, the airplane impact rocks and came to rest. All four occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed 1 Vega in Roosevelt Field

Date & Time: May 19, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 1 Vega
Operator:
Air Associates
Registration:
NC5885
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8
YOM:
1928
Location:
Roosevelt Field
New York
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:
Shortly after takeoff from Roosevelt Field, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in Garden City, near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were injured, two seriously.

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 Lockheed 1 Vega in Geneva

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1928 at 0030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 1 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
NX7430
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
019
YOM:
1928
Location:
Geneva
Indiana
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 Roosevelt Field, New York, at 2000LT on September 12 to take part to an air race. While cruising by night over State of Indiana, the crew encountered engine problems and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a farmland located near Geneva, about 15 miles south of Decatur. The wreckage was found by a farmer around 0600LT. Both occupants, pilots William Thaw and John P. Morris, were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Engine problems following a broken oil line in flight.

Crash of a Lockheed 1 Vega in the Pacific Ocean: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1927
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 1 Vega
Operator:
Jack Frost
Registration:
NX913
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Oakland - Honolulu
MSN:
1
YOM:
1927
Location:
Pacific Ocean
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to the 'Dole Race' between Oakland and Honolulu. The aircraft departed Oakland Airport in the morning but never arrived at destination. It was lost without trace in the Pacific Ocean. The aircraft was named 'Golden Eagle'.
Crew:
Jack Frost, pilot,
Gordon Scott, navigator.
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