Crash of a Boeing 40B-4 in Edmonton: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CF-AIN
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
North Battleford – Edmonton
MSN:
1165
YOM:
1929
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On final approach to Edmonton Airport in stormy weather, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Southesk district. Both passengers and the pilot Pat Holden were killed while no one on the ground was hurt.

Crash of a Breguet 19A.2 in Warsaw: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Warsaw - Warsaw
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight over Warsaw. The aircraft was too low and hit telephone wires before crashing onto several buildings located in the Kopinska Street, in the Ochota district, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forced and a post crash fire, as well as several buildings. Both pilots Pędzika and Jeżego were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew was flying at a too low altitude.

Crash of a Farman F.63bis Goliath in Chartres: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1930 at 1830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Chartres - Chartres
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a training mission on behalf of the 22nd regiment based in Chartres. While approaching the airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed onto three houses located in Chavannes, some 4 km north of Chartres. All six occupants were killed while nobody on the ground was hurt. Few houses and the aircraft were destroyed.
Crew:
Sgt Bernard Turgis, pilot,
Ss/Lt Pierre Hermann, observer,
Ss/Lt Guido Savelli, navigator,
Sgt Georges Merlet, gunner,
Sgt Albert Sirey, gunner,
Sgt René Haspe, gunner.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of an insufficient approach speed.

Crash of a Ford 5 in Jihlava: 12 killed

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1930 at 1545 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
OK-FOR
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Prague – Brno – Bratislava
MSN:
5-AT-050
YOM:
1929
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Captain / Total flying hours:
3000
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Prague-Kbely Airport at 1505LT on a flight to Bratislava with an intermediate stop in Brno. While cruising at a height of 700 metres, weather conditions worsened and the captain decided first to reduce his altitude. Shortly later, he realized the weather conditions were becoming worse and worse with thunderstorm activity. Due to low visibility, he decided to make a 180 turn to go back to Prague. While flying at a height estimated between 15 and 20 metres in limited visibility, he saw the chimney of a brickwork and made a sharp turn to the left to avoid the collision. Doing so, the aircraft stalled and hit the roof of a farmhouse then crashed half in a garden. While a passenger (Professor Vojtěch Kraus) was seriously injured, all 12 other occupants were killed. Up to date, this accident was considered as the worst involving CSA Czech Airlines since its creation in 1923.
Crew:
Josef Sedlář, pilot,
Josef Trafina, mechanic.
Passengers:
Ing. Mirko Káš,
Ing. Vojtěch Jokl,
Anton Müller,
Vladislaw Müller,
Rudolf Vonka,
Boh. Jarolímek,
Ing. Bernard Eimann,
Judr. Anton Hamrle,
Prof. Vojtěch Kraus,
Marie Rybníčková,
Mr. Lowenstein.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 in Vélizy-Villacoublay: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1930
Operator:
Registration:
G-AAZY
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Vélizy-Villacoublay - Stag Lane
MSN:
2025
YOM:
1930
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Vélizy-Villacoublay Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in the Petit Clamart Avenue, in Clamart. The aircraft caught fire on ground and was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
Mr. Ballet, pilot.
Passengers:
Baron Bernard Levavasseur de Précourt, Director of the Schreck Aeroplanes Company,
Comte Étienne de Roye.

Crash of a Lioré-et-Olivier LeO 20 in Fains-la-Folie

Date & Time: May 23, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
133
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Chartres - Chartres
MSN:
133
YOM:
1930
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Chartres on a training flight on this brand new aircraft that was recently delivered to the French Army. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and the pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft collided with a concrete wall and came to rest against a farm. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all four crew members were rescued. Only one of them was seriously injured.
Crew:
Adj/C Croizier,
Sgt/C Albertini,
Sgt Rebillart,
Sgt Garnier.

Crash of an Udet U12a Flamingo in Berlin

Date & Time: Apr 25, 1930 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
D-1437
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Berlin - Berlin
MSN:
391
YOM:
1928
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Berlin-Tempelhof Airport on a local test flight. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft collided with telephone wires and crashed in the district of Rudow. Both crew members were injured, one seriously, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Travel Air 6000A in San Gabriel: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC9015
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Burbank - Rosemead Field
MSN:
816
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While descending to Rosemead Field, at a height of about 400 feet, the aircraft suffered a tail failure. It entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the district of San Gabriel. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. The airplane was owned by the American actor Wallace Beery who was not on board at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Stearman M-2 Speedmail in Vancouver: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC9052
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Salt Lake City – Pasco – Portland – Seattle
MSN:
1002
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While approaching Portland-Swan Island Field, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions and decided to return to Pasco. Doing so, the aircraft impacted power cables and crashed by a bridge located in Vancouver, near the Columbia River. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot Clarence C. Price was seriously injured. He died from his injuries the following day.

Crash of a Fokker F32 in Roosevelt Field

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1929 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NX124M
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Roosevelt Field - Teterboro
MSN:
1201
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
First prototype of the Fokker F32, this huge four engine plane (two push-pull engines) capable to carry 32 passengers was engaged in a test flight forming part of the certification program. The test pilot S. M. Boggs was accompanied by an inspector from the Department of Commerce. It was decided to takeoff from Roosevelt Field to Teterboro with one of the two left engine off. Shortly after liftoff, while climbing, the second left engine failed. Due to insufficient speed, the aircraft stalled and crashed on a house located near the airport, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Both occupants were injured and a baby in the house was found unhurt.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.