Crash of a Boeing 40B in Glide
Date & Time:
Mar 2, 1931
Operator:
Registration:
NC290
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
901
YOM:
1927
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
An in-flight fire forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft flipped over and came to rest, bursting into flames. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Unknown in-flight fire.
