Crash of a Keystone Y1B-6A in Mineola
Date & Time:
Jan 9, 1936
Operator:
Registration:
30-353
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew of the 1st Bombing Squadron was performing a training flight. Shortly after takeoff from Roosevelt Field, while climbing, the pilot encountered an engine failure and attempted to make an emergency landing in an open field located in Mineola. While all five occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.
