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Crash of a Boeing 95 in Ringtown

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 95
Operator:
Registration:
NC426E
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Cleveland – Newark
MSN:
1070
YOM:
1929
Location:
Ringtown
Pennsylvania
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:
En route from Cleveland to Newark, a fire erupted on board for unknown reasons. Unable to make an emergency landing, the pilot decided to bail out and abandoned the aircraft that crashed in a pasture, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was uninjured.
Probable cause:
In-flight fire of undetermined origin.

Crash of a Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing on Mt Lamentation: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Pitcairn PA-6 Mailwing
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Hartford - Newark
Location:
Mt Lamentation
Connecticut
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Hartford-Brainard Airport, en route to Newark. The pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. Too low, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area located on Mt Lamentation, northeast of Meriden. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Ford 4 in Newark: 14 killed

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1929 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Ford 4
Operator:
Registration:
NC7683
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Newark - Newark
MSN:
4-AT-041
YOM:
1928
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Captain / Total flying hours:
2500
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 500 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed. The captain was injured while all 14 other occupants were killed. The aircraft was performing a local sightseeing flight over the area of Newark. Up to date, worst accident within the US.
Probable cause:
Two engines stopped simultaneously shortly after takeoff. Insufficient speed caused the aircraft to stall. Other factors identified in the investigation were the failure of the pilot to pay attention to the wind component, his incorrect assessment as to the distance from the airport and his lack of familiarity with the surrounding area.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Newark

Date & Time: May 15, 1920
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
103
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
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 aircraft stalled on final approach. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Newark

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1920
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
203
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
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 pilot undershot the field and the aircraft nosed over.
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