Crash of a Sikorsky S-38C off Port Washington: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 27, 1940 at 1200 LT
Registration:
NC79
Survivors:
No
MSN:
214-3
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from the Manhasset Bay, the float plane went out of control and crashed into the sea off Port Washington. All three occupants were killed.
