Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B in Elko: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 22, 1921
Registration:
67
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Elko – Salt Lake City
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Elko Airport, in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole aboard, was killed.
Probable cause:
Poor judgment of pilot making turn.
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