Central Airlines

Stinson Model A

Crew was performing a night mail flight with one passenger on board. After take off from Pittsburgh-Allegheny County airport, while climbing to a height of some fifty feet, the front (central) engine failed. Few seconds later, both other engines (left and right) failed as well. Crew decided to make an emergency landing in an open field. On landing, the aircraft slid several yards before coming to rest. While all three occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Stinson SM-6000

While on a night cargo flight from Washington DC to Pittsburgh, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with icing. The airplane lost altitude and while attempting an emergency landing, crashed into a knoll. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.

Lockheed 5 Vega

Crashed in unknown circumstances.