United States Army Air Service - USAAS
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
146
Total Fatalities
29
Recent Incidents
Douglas C-1
Shortly after takeoff from Selfridge AFB, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed 150 yards from the runway end. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Martin NBS-1 (MB-2)
The crew departed Luke Field on a local flight over Oahu Island. En route, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The crew elected to ditch the airplane that crashed in the Waimea Bay. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured.
De Havilland DH.4
The pilot John R. Armstrong was killed in this accident that occurred in unknown circumstances.
De Havilland DH.4
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local training flight at Chanute AFB, Rantoul. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot Lt Frank P. Albrook who later gave his name to the airport of Panama City, Panama.
Martin NBS-1 (MB-2)
Shortly after takeoff from McCook Field located in Dayton downtown, bound to Langley, Virginia, the aircraft encountered gusty winds, went out of control and crashed in the Miami River. All five occupants, among them Captain Walter Ralls Lawson, were killed.
Curtiss F-5
While cruising at low height above the sea, the flying boat came out of a foggy area when the crew spotted a boat. While making a manoeuver to avoid a collision, the aircraft went out of control and crashed on rocks. Both pilots were killed and six other occupants were injured.
De Havilland DH.4
Crashed in Pearl Harbor following an engine failure. The pilot was slightly injured.
De Havilland DH.4
Crashed on landing at Bowman airport, Louisville.
Curtiss HS-2L
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in the sea. The seaplane sank and the pilot was slightly injured.
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Airline Information
Country of Origin
United States of America
Risk Level
Low Risk