Crash of a Stinson Model R in Hyannis: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
NC13454
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Boston – Hyannis
MSN:
8707
YOM:
1931
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On approach to Hyannis-Barnstable Airport, the pilot encountered low visibility due to fog. The pilot descended too low when the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. One occupant was killed instantly and two others were seriously injured. They died few hours later from their injuries.