Crash of a Curtiss R-4LM in Camden: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1920
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
49
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bustleton – Washington DC
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Bustleton, PA, on a mail flight to Washington DC, carrying one passenger and one pilot. While cruising at an altitude of 1,700 feet, the engine caught fire. The pilot reduced his altitude to attempt an emergency landing but at a height of about 200 feet, the passenger jumped out the aircraft and fell into the ground. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. While the pilot escaped unhurt, the passenger died from his injuries few hours later.
Probable cause:
Engine fire.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 at Bustleton AFB

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1919
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AS-24006
Flight Type:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed upon landing at Bustleton AFB, near Philadelphia, PA. Crew fate unknown.