Beschrijving:
The Boeing 80 struck power lines during an attempted forced landing in a field. The airplane had encountered a squall line and electrical storm, forcing the pilot to land in a field.
The aircraft impacted terrain.
| Status: | |
| Datum: | zondag 10 juli 1932 |
| Type: | Boeing 80A |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Boeing Air Transport |
| Registratie: | NC229M |
| Constructienummer: | 1087 |
| Bouwjaar: | |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 3 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 5 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 8 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Sterling, IL ( Verenigde Staten)
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| Fase: | Kruisvlucht (ENR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Binnenlandse lijnvlucht |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Chicago (unknown airport), IL, Verenigde Staten |
| Oakland Municipal Airport, CA (OAK/KOAK), Verenigde Staten |
The Boeing 80 struck power lines during an attempted forced landing in a field. The airplane had encountered a squall line and electrical storm, forcing the pilot to land in a field.
The aircraft impacted terrain.
Bronnen:
» Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Jul 11, 1932Foto's
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