Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 23 February 1930
Aircraft Type: Fokker F.10A
Owner/operator: Western Air Express
Registration Number: NC279E
Location: 25 km NE of San Bernardino, CA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft systems, specifically flight control and navigation systems, due to the snowstorm conditions.Aircraft systems, specifically flight control and navigation systems, due to the snowstorm conditions.
Category: Accident
A severe snowstorm significantly impacted the airspace near Shay Mountain, California, resulting in a fatal aviation incident involving both pilots and a steward. The wreckage was discovered after twelve days of investigation.A severe snowstorm significantly impacted the airspace near Shay Mountain, California, resulting in a fatal aviation incident involving both pilots and a steward. The wreckage was discovered after twelve days of investigation.
Description
The aircraft impacted Shay Mountain near San Bernardino, California, killing both pilots and a steward. There was a snow storm in the area at the time of the accident. The wreckage was located after twelve days.
Primary Cause
Severe snowstorm conditions significantly impaired visibility and flight control, leading to a loss of control and subsequent accidents.Severe snowstorm conditions significantly impaired visibility and flight control, leading to a loss of control and subsequent accidents.Share on:
