Crash of a Stearman C-3B in Mount Vernon: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 29, 1929
Operator:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cleveland – Louisville
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a postal flight from Cleveland to Louisville. En route, he encountered low visibility due to foggy conditions and decided to reduce his altitude to establish a visual contact with the ground. The aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
