Crash of a Ford 5 in Dearborn: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC9674
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Dearborn - Dearborn
MSN:
5-AT-032
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew (two pilots and two engineers) were completing a local test flight at Dearborn-Ford Airport. Upon landing, a wing hit the ground and the aircraft went out of control and crashed. All four occupants were killed. This model has been built five days earlier.

Crash of a Ford 4 in Detroit

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC880
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4-AT-008
YOM:
1927
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Detroit Airport, the three engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. All three occupants were injured.

Crash of a Ford 4 in Dearborn: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 12, 1928 at 0845 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
NC1492
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Dearborn – Buffalo
MSN:
4-AT-001
YOM:
1926
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
This cargo flight from Dearborn to Buffalo was the inaugural one. Shortly after takeoff from Dearborn-Ford Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It rolled to the left then hit the ground before coming to rest, bursting into flames. Both occupants William Munn and E. K. Parker were killed.
Probable cause:
According to Edward G. Hamilton, Chief of Operations of the Ford air line service, the accident occurred when Munn, who was at the controls, forced the plane off the ground without sufficient flying speed.

Crash of a Ford 2 in Wayne

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC2431
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2-AT-004
YOM:
1928
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Detroit Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to the night and poor weather conditions. He attempted an emergency landing in Wayne when the aircraft crash landed in an open, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft named 'Maiden Dearborne IV' was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-1 at Selfridge AFB

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1926
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AS-25431
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
164
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Selfridge AFB, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed 150 yards from the runway end. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B at Selfridge NAS

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1922
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63408
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Selfridge NAS - Selfridge NAS
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a training flight. En route, an engine failure forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, the pilot was unhurt.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4M in Detroit River

Date & Time: Aug 10, 1921
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AS-63880
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in the Detroit River following an in-flight engine fire. The aircraft was destroyed. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight.