Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 9 August 1931
Aircraft Type: Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor
Owner/operator: American Airways
Registration Number: NC9662
Location: Cincinnati, OH –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic separation of one engine shortly after takeoff, resulting in a forced landing and a fatal crash. The pilot initiated an emergency landing back at the airfield, but failed to reach the runway, ultimately impacting soft sand and nosed over, resulting in the loss of all passengers and crew.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic separation of one engine shortly after takeoff, resulting in a forced landing and a fatal crash. The pilot initiated an emergency landing back at the airfield, but failed to reach the runway, ultimately impacting soft sand and nosed over, resulting in the loss of all passengers and crew.
Description
Shortly after takeoff one of the engines separated. The pilot attempted an emergency landing back at the airfield but missed the runway. The pilot then attempted to put the plane down on the bank of the Miami River. It struck soft sand and nosed over, killing all aboard.
Primary Cause
Engine separation during takeoff.Engine separation during takeoff.Share on:
