Crash of a Metal G-2W Flamingo in Salto Ángel

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1937 at 1145 LT
Type of aircraft:
Metal G-2W Flamingo
Operator:
Jim E. Meacham
Registration:
NC9487
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
11
YOM:
1929
Location:
Salto Ángel
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a gold exploration, carrying three passengers and one pilot. While trying to land on the top of Salto Ángel, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. All four occupants were rescued and the aircraft was abandoned on site. It was recovered by the Venezuelan Government in 1960.

Crash of a Metal G-2W Flamingo in Goodland

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Metal G-2W Flamingo
Operator:
Registration:
NC9489
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Goodland – Salina
MSN:
13
YOM:
1929
Location:
Goodland
Kansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Goodland Airport, while climbing to a height of about 2,000 feet, the aircraft caught fire for unknown reasons. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
In-flight fire for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Metal G-2W Flamingo in Goodland

Date & Time: May 22, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Metal G-2W Flamingo
Operator:
Registration:
NC9488
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Salina – Goodland
MSN:
12
YOM:
1929
Location:
Goodland
Kansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was approaching Goodland when he encountered poor weather conditions with a sandstorm. The airplane landed hard, overturned and came to rest upside down. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Metal G-2W Flamingo in Boswell

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Metal G-2W Flamingo
Operator:
Registration:
NC317H
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
10
YOM:
1929
Location:
Boswell
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:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Metal G-2W Flamingo in Denver

Date & Time: May 13, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Metal G-2W Flamingo
Operator:
Registration:
NC655E
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
8
YOM:
1929
Location:
Denver
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing following unknown technical problems. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for several yards before coming to rest in a ravine. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Forced landing due to unknown technical failure.

Crash of a Metal G-2W Flamingo in Denver

Date & Time: Jul 29, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Metal G-2W Flamingo
Operator:
Registration:
NC661E
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
6
YOM:
1929
Location:
Denver
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Denver Airport with eight people on board, six passengers and two crew members. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane stalled and crashed. All eight occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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