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Crash of a Fairchild Y1C-24 near Front Royal: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild Pilgrim 100A
Operator:
Registration:
32-289
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
6709
YOM:
1932
Location:
Front Royal
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed 8 km southeast of Front Royal. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin YB-10 near March AFB

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
33-152
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
520
YOM:
1933
Location:
March AFB
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to March AFB, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located 8 km southeast of the airbase, bursting into flames. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Martin B-10B off Hamilton AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-79
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
610
YOM:
1934
Location:
Hamilton AFB (Novato)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching Hamilton AFB, the pilot encountered very bad weather conditions with heavy rain falls. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in the San Pedro Bay, about 15 km off the airbase. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
LT Herber E. Knieriem,
Pvt Hartley E. Roberts.

Crash of a Martin B-10B at Mitchel AFB

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-50
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
581
YOM:
1934
Location:
Mitchel AFB (Long Island)
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane ran out of fuel and crashed west of Mitchel AFB, Long island. Crew fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Douglas OA-4A Dolphin in Kalaeloa

Date & Time: Nov 11, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Douglas Dolphin
Operator:
Registration:
32-410
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kalaeloa - Kalaeloa
Location:
Kalaeloa-John Rogers (Honolulu)
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed upon landing at Kalaeloa-John Rogers Airport. All three crew members evacuated safely and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Keystone B-4A near Kelly AFB

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Keystone LB-4
Operator:
Registration:
32-120
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kelly AFB - Kelly AFB
Location:
Kelly AFB (ex Brooks Field, San Antonio)
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Kelly AFB on a local training mission. While cruising in the vicinity of the airbase, the pilot-in-command was forced to make an emergency landing. The aircraft came to rest in a field located three km west of the airbase. All five occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Martin B-10B near Bryans Mill: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-48
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
579
YOM:
1934
Location:
Bryans Mill
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances two km north of Bryans Mill, TX. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin B-10B off Claremont

Date & Time: Oct 21, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
34-97
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
628
YOM:
1934
Location:
Claremont
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
One of the engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crashed in James River off Claremont. Crew fate unknow.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Martin B-10B in Providence: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166)
Operator:
Registration:
35-242
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
657
YOM:
1935
Location:
Providence
Rhode Island
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While departing Hillsgrove Airport in Providence, the airplane stalled and crashed, killing the entire crew.

Crash of a Keystone B-5A at Kelly AFB

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Keystone LB-5
Operator:
Registration:
30-335
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kelly AFB - Kelly AFB
Location:
Kelly AFB (ex Brooks Field, San Antonio)
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. All five occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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