Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in San Jose
Date & Time:
Dec 8, 1951
Registration:
N14938
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Burbank – Camp Stoneman
MSN:
1027
YOM:
1935
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Burbank to Camp Stoneman (Pittsburg), the airplane developed engine trouble. After an engine failed, the pilot diverted to San Jose Airport. On short final, the second engine also failed and the airplane crashed in a pear orchard located at the northeast corner of the airport. All 12 occupants were rescued, among them two were injured. The airplane was destroyed. All passengers were servicemen transferred to Camp Stoneman.
Crew:
Russell Rew, pilot.
Crew:
Russell Rew, pilot.
Probable cause:
Both engines failed after the air intakes got iced.
