Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 April 1931
Aircraft Type: Ford 5-AT-C Tri-Motor
Owner/operator: National Air Transport
Registration Number: NC421H
Location: 8 km N of Elyria, OH –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Engine(s)Engine(s)
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure during flight, resulting in a forced landing at a remote airfield. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, mitigating potential damage to the aircraft and minimizing risk to passengers and crew.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure during flight, resulting in a forced landing at a remote airfield. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, mitigating potential damage to the aircraft and minimizing risk to passengers and crew.
Description
Crash landed after engine failure.
Primary Cause
Engine failure ? likely a mechanical issue requiring immediate attention.Engine failure ? likely a mechanical issue requiring immediate attention.Share on:
