Crash of a Stinson Model R in Aredale: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
NC10876
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
8516
YOM:
1931
Location:
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.