Crash of a Stinson SM-2AA in North Haven: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 2, 1932
Registration:
NC8481
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1075
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed New Haven-Tweed Airport with four people on board, three passengers and one pilot. Climbing to the north, the airplane went out of control and crashed on the edge of a pasture located in North Haven, just north of Clintonville Road. A passenger was seriously injured and three other occupants were killed.
Crew:
George A. Smith, pilot. †
Passengers:
Lester Smith, †
Beatie Russner, †
John A. Hood.
Crew:
George A. Smith, pilot. †
Passengers:
Lester Smith, †
Beatie Russner, †
John A. Hood.
