Crash of a Ryan B-1 Brougham in Mount Gretna: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 25, 1929
Operator:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Columbus – New York
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
En route from Columbus to New York, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds. While flying at low height in poor visibility, the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area located in Mount Gretna. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
