Crash of a Lockheed 5 Vega in Alvord: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 27, 1930
Registration:
NC194E
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Oklahoma City – Fort Worth
MSN:
25
YOM:
1928
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, the pilot encountered poor weather condition with thunderstorm activity. While cruising at low altitude, the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a pasture located about 8 km north of Alvord. A passenger was injured and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
