Crash of a Stinson SM-6000B in New Centerville

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1934 at 0130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC12135
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Washington DC – Pittsburgh
MSN:
5056
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a night cargo flight from Washington DC to Pittsburgh, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with icing. The airplane lost altitude and while attempting an emergency landing, crashed into a knoll. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.
Probable cause:
Icing.

Crash of a Stinson SM-6000B in Oregon: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1934 at 2245 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC11118
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kansas City – Omaha
MSN:
5004
YOM:
1931
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Kansas City at 1835LT on a schedule service to Omaha, carrying four passengers and one pilot. En route, the pilot was instructed to divert to St Joseph due to the deterioration of the weather conditions en route. The airplane landed in St Joseph at 1905LT and remained there until 2200LT. It took off shortly after 2200LT on the final leg to Omaha. But few minutes after takeoff, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility while cruising at night and heavy rain falls. He reduced his altitude, probably to establish a visual contact with the ground. The plane missed a house by only 50 feet then impacted trees and crashed against an embankment. The wreckage was found about 10 miles northwest of St Joseph. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.
Crew:
Don Bontrager.
Passengers:
Mrs. Maude Schiffmacher,
Frank Mahan,
W. W. Truelson,
Dallas Leitch.

Crash of a Stinson SM-6000B in Saint Louis: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1932 at 0200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC11122
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saint Louis - Saint Louis
MSN:
5016
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew (an instructor and four student pilots) was performing night training exercises at Saint Louis-Lambert Airport. On approach, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low. The aircraft collided with a windmill and crashed in a field. Three pilots were killed and two others were seriously injured.

Crash of a Stinson SM-6000B near Lebec: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1932 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC10813
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Bakersfield – Los Angeles
MSN:
5034
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Captain / Total flying hours:
4400
Circumstances:
The three engine airplane departed Bakersfield on a flight to Los Angeles, carrying seven passengers and one pilot. En route, weather conditions deteriorated and the visibility was poor due to heavy snow falls. The pilot decided to return to Bakersfield when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a mountainous area located between Lebec and Fort Tejon, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found a week later and all eight occupants were killed.
Crew:
Joseph Victor Sandblom, pilot
Passengers:
Frank Dewar,
Spencer W. Swan,
J. H. Polhemus,
W. H. Smith,
Nita McGrath,
Margaret A. Fickeisen,
Marie Sweeny Combs.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in a snowstorm.

Crash of a Stinson SM-6000 in Baltimore

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1931
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC979W
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
5010
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.