Harry Sweet
Safety profile and incident history for Harry Sweet.
Safety Score
9.7/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
3
Recent Incidents
June 18, 1933 3 Fatalities
Stearman C-3
Big Bear Lake California
Harry Sweet departed Glendale on a flight to Big Bear Lake to scout filming locations. At Big Bear Lake, he was supposed to meet a friend who failed to show up, so he took off at dusk to return to Glendale. After takeoff, he made a low pass over the lake at a height of about 40 feet when the engine failed. The airplane nosed down and crashed into the lake. All three occupants were killed. Crew: Harry Sweet, pilot and actor. Passengers: Vera Williams, aka Claudette Ford, actress, Howard Davitt, writer.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
United States of America
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Stearman C-31