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Crash of a Douglas A-20B-DL Havoc of Barnegat Light: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 5, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
AL301
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Manchester - Manchester
Location:
Barnegat Light
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Both crew members were killed when the airplane crashed into the sea off Barnegat Light while on a flight from Grenier Field, Manchester.
Crew:
2nd Lt David A. Southard, pilot,
Pvt Jack C. Maxey.

Crash of a Boeing 247D in Newark

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Registration:
NC13319
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1700
YOM:
1933
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Newark Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with reduced visibility due to snow falls and fog. On short final, the airplane impacted the ground, crashed and came to rest 500 metres short of runway. All six occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Burnelli UB-14 in Newark

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Burnelli UB-14
Operator:
Registration:
NX14740
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Newark - Newark
MSN:
1
YOM:
1934
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Newark on a local test flight. While cruising at low altitude at a speed of 125 knots, control was lost. The aircraft crashed in an open field. Both occupants were uninjured and the prototype was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Curtiss T-32 Condor II in Newark

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss T-32 Condor II
Operator:
Registration:
NC12373
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Newark – Washington DC
MSN:
34
YOM:
1933
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed while taking off and came to rest, bursting into flames. All 12 passengers evacuated safely and both pilots were injured.

Crash of a Curtiss T-18 Condor I in Newark: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss T-18 Condor I
Operator:
Registration:
NC185H
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Newark - Newark
MSN:
G-1
YOM:
1930
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local test flight out from Newark Airport, testing a new engine type. The airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed and the aircraft was totally destroyed.
Crew:
George C. Wiedel,
Alfred C. Kondat.

Crash of a Lockheed 9D Orion in Camden: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1931 at 1820 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 9 Orion
Operator:
Registration:
NC12221
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Newark – Camden – Washington DC
MSN:
178
YOM:
1931
Location:
Camden
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On final approach to Camden Airport, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that dove into the ground and crashed on a golf course, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed. First accident involving a Lockheed 9 Orion.

Crash of a Fairchild 71 in Jersey City: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 18, 1930 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild 71
Operator:
Registration:
NC9148
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Montreal – Newark
MSN:
634
YOM:
1929
Location:
Jersey City
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On final approach to Newark Airport, the pilot was hampered by the lack of visibility caused by the presence of fog. He decided to reduce his altitude to establish a visual contact with the ground when the aircraft hit power cables and crashed in Jersey City. All four occupants were killed, among them the French Aviator and Explorator Henry De La Vaux. He was completing a tour on behalf of the International Aeronautical Federation.

Crash of a Pitcairn PA-5 Mailwing in Berlin: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Pitcairn PA-5 Mailwing
Operator:
Registration:
NC5117
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
21
YOM:
1928
Location:
Berlin
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a test flight when a fire erupted on board. The aircraft went out of control and crashed in Berlin, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed. The source and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Crash of a Ford 4 in Newark: 14 killed

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1929 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Ford 4
Operator:
Registration:
NC7683
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Newark - Newark
MSN:
4-AT-041
YOM:
1928
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Captain / Total flying hours:
2500
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 500 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed. The captain was injured while all 14 other occupants were killed. The aircraft was performing a local sightseeing flight over the area of Newark. Up to date, worst accident within the US.
Probable cause:
Two engines stopped simultaneously shortly after takeoff. Insufficient speed caused the aircraft to stall. Other factors identified in the investigation were the failure of the pilot to pay attention to the wind component, his incorrect assessment as to the distance from the airport and his lack of familiarity with the surrounding area.

Crash of a Junkers W.33 in Atlantic City: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Junkers W.33
Operator:
Crescent Air Service
Registration:
NC5797
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2512
YOM:
1928
Location:
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Atlantic City Airport, while climbing to a height of 600 feet, the single engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. Two occupants were killed and six others were injured.
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