Crash of a Stinson Model R in Aredale: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
NC10876
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
8516
YOM:
1931
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 150 feet, the pilot initiated a sharp turn when the airplane stalled and crashed in a field. All five occupants were killed. The pilot was not licensed to carry passengers.

Crash of a Stinson Model R in Hyannis: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
NC13454
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Boston – Hyannis
MSN:
8707
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On approach to Hyannis-Barnstable Airport, the pilot encountered low visibility due to fog. The pilot descended too low when the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. One occupant was killed instantly and two others were seriously injured. They died few hours later from their injuries.

Crash of a Stinson Model R in Westborough: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
NC439M
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Westborough – Worcester
MSN:
8520
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Westborough, while climbing, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent during which a large section of a wing detached. The airplane crashed in a pasture and was totally destroyed. All four occupants were killed.
Crew:
Oliver H. Walton, pilot.
Passengers:
Ruth Walton,
Clarence E. Heath,
George F. Chapman.

Crash of a Stinson R-3 in Raymondville: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC449M
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Brownsville - Brownsville
MSN:
8600
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Brownsville on a local flight. En route, weather conditions worsened when the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a pasture. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Stinson R-2 in Jackson Park: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC12178
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
8500
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
14000
Circumstances:
The pilot Edward A. Stinson was completing a demo flight to potential buyers. While flying over Lake Michigan, the engine failed. The pilot decided to reach the shore and was attempting an emergency landing on the golf course of Jackson Park when the aircraft hit a flag pole. A part of the right wing was torn off and the aircraft crashed on the ground. All five occupants were injured and the pilot died few hours later from his injuries. Very experienced, he totalized more than 14,000 flying hours.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.