Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 9 June 1934
Aircraft Type: Curtiss T-32 Condor II
Owner/operator: American Airways
Registration Number: NC12354
Location: 18 km N of Livingston Manor, NY –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (likely including autopilot and flight control systems).Aircraft Control System (likely including autopilot and flight control systems).
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe thunderstorm over the Catskill Mountains. The aircraft was operating at an altitude of 2,000 feet in thick fog, leading to disorientation and loss of visibility. The crash resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe thunderstorm over the Catskill Mountains. The aircraft was operating at an altitude of 2,000 feet in thick fog, leading to disorientation and loss of visibility. The crash resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed in the Catskill Mountains at an altitude of 2,000 feet in fog and thunderstorms.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions ? particularly a powerful thunderstorm with high winds and heavy rain ? caused significant loss of control and resulted in a rapid descent.Severe weather conditions ? particularly a powerful thunderstorm with high winds and heavy rain ? caused significant loss of control and resulted in a rapid descent.Share on:
