Crash of a Stinson Model R in Aredale: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 12, 1940
Registration:
NC10876
Survivors:
No
MSN:
8516
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 150 feet, the pilot initiated a sharp turn when the airplane stalled and crashed in a field. All five occupants were killed. The pilot was not licensed to carry passengers.
