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Crash of a De Havilland DH.4M off Millersburg: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1920
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
31679
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Hazlehurst – Bellefonte
Location:
Millersburg
Pennsylvania
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:
En route from Hazlehurst to Bellefonte, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. He reduced his altitude to maintain a visual contact with the ground when the aircraft collided with power cables and crashed in the Susquehanna River off Millersburg. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot F. A. Robinson was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Pleasantville

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1920
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
80
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Pleasantville
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the engine failed, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft made a bad landing and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot escaped unhurt.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 near Girard

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1920
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
60
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Girard
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing due to lack of fuel. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was uninjured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4B in Gorton

Date & Time: Apr 22, 1920 at 1020 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
98
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Bellefonte – Cleveland
Location:
Gorton
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Bellefonte, the pilot encountered engine problems. He attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a hilly terrain located north of Bellefonte. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The engine failed in flight following the failure of a connecting rod.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Bellefonte

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1920
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
91
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Bellefonte
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot made a flat turn, causing the airplane to fell in spin. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Weikert

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1920
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
108
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Weikert
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying over mountainous terrain, the engine failed. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing when the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Woodward

Date & Time: Oct 24, 1919
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
90
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Woodward
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a pilot error, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed, bursting into flames. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Pilot error.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Macungie

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1919
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
87
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Macungie
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. While flying under clouds, the airplane impact trees and crashed. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 at Bustleton AFB

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1919
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-24006
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Bustleton AFB
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed upon landing at Bustleton AFB, near Philadelphia, PA. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 in Hellertown

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1919
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
86
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Hellertown
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In poor weather conditions, the pilot was coming through clouds for bearings when the aircraft crashed into ground. Crew fate unknown.
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