Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mg3e in Legnica

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
33+K39
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5462
YOM:
1935
Location:
Legnica
Silesian Voivodeship (Śląskie)
Country:
Poland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Legnica (Leignitz), Silesia. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Fairchild Y1C-24 near Greenville: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild Pilgrim 100A
Operator:
Registration:
32-288
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
6208
YOM:
1932
Location:
Greenville
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Greenville, killing all three crew members.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m in Baarsen: 7 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1937 at 2050 LT
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
07+B40
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Baarsen
Lower Saxony
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The three engine airplane departed Celle AFB on a liaison flight with seven crew members on board. In unknown circumstances, it crashed on a barn located in Baarsen. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Junkers W.34 in Berlin: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.34
Operator:
Registration:
D-OLYF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Stargard – Jüterbog
Location:
Berlin
Berlin
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Stargard on a flight to Jüterbog-Altes Lager AFB, carrying three civilians and two crew members. En route, weather conditions deteriorated and the visibility was poor due to snow falls. While overflying the city of Berlin, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane collided with a powerline and crashed on a street located in the district of Berlin-Wedding. All five occupants were killed and few people on the ground were injured.

Crash of a Fairchild Y1C-24 near Front Royal: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild Pilgrim 100A
Operator:
Registration:
32-289
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
6709
YOM:
1932
Location:
Front Royal
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed 8 km southeast of Front Royal. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin YB-10 near March AFB

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
33-152
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
520
YOM:
1933
Location:
March AFB
California
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:
On approach to March AFB, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located 8 km southeast of the airbase, bursting into flames. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Martin B-10B off Hamilton AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-79
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
610
YOM:
1934
Location:
Hamilton AFB (Novato)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching Hamilton AFB, the pilot encountered very bad weather conditions with heavy rain falls. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in the San Pedro Bay, about 15 km off the airbase. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
LT Herber E. Knieriem,
Pvt Hartley E. Roberts.

Crash of a Martin B-10B at Mitchel AFB

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-50
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
581
YOM:
1934
Location:
Mitchel AFB (Long Island)
New York
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 airplane ran out of fuel and crashed west of Mitchel AFB, Long island. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Fokker F12 in León

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F12
Operator:
Registration:
45-6
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5292
YOM:
1931
Location:
León
Castile and León
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed for unknown reasons upon landing. Both crew members were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero in Travesio: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Travesio
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the three engine airplane impacted the slope of a mountain located near Travesio. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Umberto Rovis, pilot,
Sgt/M Giovanni Miragoli, pilot,
Sgt Mario Baggio, mechanic.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
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