Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Ñu Guasú

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1933
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
T-1
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ñu Guasú - Ñu Guasú
Location:
Ñu Guasú
Central
Country:
Paraguay
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at Ñu Guasú Airport. The pilot was injured and the airplane was destroyed.

Crash of a Potez 25 in Isla Poi: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Potez 25
Operator:
Registration:
14
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Isla Poi
Boquerón
Country:
Paraguay
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed in Isla Poi after being shot down by the pilot of a Bolivian fighter. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of a Fokker Y1C-14 in Rockingham

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F14
Operator:
Registration:
31-395
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1429
YOM:
1931
Location:
Rockingham
North Carolina
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:
Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Rockingham. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Fokker Y1C-14 in near the Cajon Pass: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F14
Operator:
Registration:
31-388
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
March – Crissey
MSN:
1420
YOM:
1931
Location:
Cajon Pass
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane departed March AFB on a flight to Crissey Field, San Francisco, carrying 7 crew members. En route, while flying in foggy conditions, the airplane impacted a mountain slope near the Cajon Pass, in the San Bernardino National Forest, California. Three crew members were killed and four others were injured, two seriously.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Junkers F.13 in Caucayá: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 21, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Junkers F.13
Operator:
Registration:
202
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Caucayá – Puerto Boy
MSN:
543
YOM:
1920
Location:
Caucayá
Antioquia
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Caucayá, the float plane suffered an engine failure. It stalled, impacted a tree and crashed in the Putumayo River. All five occupants were killed, among them two German crew and three mechanics of the Colombian Army. They were performing a mission on behalf of the Border Patrol Corps (Patrulla de Fronteras).
Crew:
M. Hänichen, pilot,
Erich Rettich, mechanic.
Passengers:
Heriberto Gil Martínez +2.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of a Fokker Y1C-14 in Midland

Date & Time: May 5, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F14
Operator:
Registration:
31-396
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1430
YOM:
1931
Location:
Midland
Texas
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 suffered a landing accident and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fokker Y1C-14 in Fort Clark Springs

Date & Time: May 4, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F14
Operator:
Registration:
31-399
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1433
YOM:
1931
Location:
Fort Clark Springs
Texas
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 suffered a landing accident and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Los Alcázares: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Dornier Do J Wal
Operator:
Spanish Air Force - Aeronáutica Militar (1917-1936)
Registration:
W-20
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Los Alcázares - Los Alcázares
Location:
Los Alcázares
Region of Murcia
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The seaplane was engaged in an exercise out from Los Alcázares. In unclear circumstances, it crashed into the sea off Perdiguera Island, about 7 km south of San Javier Airbase. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured.

Crash of a Ford JR-3 in Virginia Beach

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Ford 5
Operator:
Registration:
A8599
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Quantico – Virginia Beach
MSN:
5-AT-083
YOM:
1930
Location:
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing in Virginia Beach, the airplane hit a bump and bounced. The pilot initiated a go-around procedure when the left engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed near the runway. All 14 occupants were rescued and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine and subsequent loss of control during a go-around procedure.

Crash of a Northop Y1C-19 Alpha near Petersburg: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Northrop Alpha 2
Operator:
Registration:
31-518
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Spartanburg – Bolling
Location:
Petersburg
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:
The crew departed Spartanburg on a flight to Bolling AFB. En route, the pilot encountered foggy conditions and attempted and emergency landing when the aircraft crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.
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