Crash of a Stinson SR-9FM Reliant near Washago

Date & Time: May 27, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Registration:
CF-OAV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
5703
YOM:
1937
Location:
Washago
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from the Severn River near Washago, a wing dug, causing the aircraft to overturn and to crash. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Stinson UC-81J-ST Reliant at Westover AFB

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Registration:
42-57226
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5216
YOM:
1937
Location:
Westover AFB
Massachusetts
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 on landing. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Stinson SR-9B Reliant in Burlington

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1943 at 0850 LT
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Registration:
NC17146
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Burlington - Burlington
MSN:
5104
YOM:
1937
Location:
Burlington
Vermont
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
815
Captain / Total hours on type:
575.00
Circumstances:
The crew (one instructor and three student pilots) were performing a local training flight at Burlington Airport. On final approach, the engine failed to respond and the airplane crashed nose first near the runway. The airplane was destroyed and all four crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
Poor judgment of the instructor in changing seats with a student during an emergency landing following engine failure.
The following contributing factors were identified:
- Engine failure, possibly caused by failure of dural control link between carburetor air heat control valves.
- Overload of aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a Stinson SR-9C Reliant in Old Sarum

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Registration:
W7983
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5160
YOM:
1937
Location:
Old Sarum
Wiltshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane crashed for unknown reasons while taking off from Old Sarum Airfield. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Stinson SR-9 Reliant near Sedona: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Gerard F. Vultee
Registration:
NC17159
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Washington DC – Winslow – Downey
MSN:
5119
YOM:
1937
Location:
Sedona
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was performing a flight from Washington DC to Downey, California. After departing Winslow, Arizona, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions due to blizzard. He lost control of the airplane that crashed on the slope of Mt Wilson located in the region of Sedona. The pilot was Gerard Freebairn Vultee, an American aviation pioneer, and the passenger was his wife Sylvia Parker, daughter of Twentieth Century Fox film director Max Parker.

Crash of a Stinson SR-9EM Reliant in Hudson: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BEI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
5212
YOM:
1937
Location:
Hudson
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot lost control of the aircraft after a wing detached in flight. The aircraft crashed near Hudson and was destroyed. The pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Wing failure for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Stinson SR-9 Reliant in Felidia: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Cuban Air Force - Cuerpo de Aviación del Ejército de Cuba (1918-1952)
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Bogotá – Panama City
Location:
Felidia
Valle del Cauca
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While flying in foggy conditions, the aircraft struck a mountain and crashed near Felidia, west of Cali. All three occupants were killed, among them a journalist. Two other similar aircrafts crashed at the same time in similar circumstances.

Crash of a Stinson SR-9 Reliant in Felidia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Cuban Air Force - Cuerpo de Aviación del Ejército de Cuba (1918-1952)
Registration:
104
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Bogotá – Panama City
Location:
Felidia
Valle del Cauca
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While flying in foggy conditions, the aircraft struck a mountain and crashed near Felidia, west of Cali. Both occupants were killed. Two other similar aircrafts crashed at the same time and in similar circumstances.

Crash of a Stinson SR-9 Reliant in Felidia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Cuban Air Force - Cuerpo de Aviación del Ejército de Cuba (1918-1952)
Registration:
51
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Bogotá – Panama City
Location:
Felidia
Valle del Cauca
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While flying in foggy conditions, the aircraft struck a mountain and crashed near Felidia, west of Cali. Both occupants were killed. Two other similar aircrafts crashed at the same time and in similar circumstances.

Crash of a Stinson SR-9E Reliant in Oslo: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-9 Reliant
Operator:
Registration:
LN-EAI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Oslo - Oslo
MSN:
5211
YOM:
1937
Location:
Oslo
Oslo City
Country:
Norway
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in a local sightseeing flight the Oslo area, carrying four passengers and one pilot. En route, the aircraft suffered an explosion and crashed into the harbor of Oslo. All five occupants were killed, among them Arild Wideroe (aged 29), cofounder of the company.
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