United States Army Air Service - USAAS

Safety profile and incident history for United States Army Air Service - USAAS.

Safety Score

10/10

Total Incidents

146

Total Fatalities

29

Recent Incidents

Douglas C-1

Selfridge ANGB (Mt Clemens) Michigan

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.

November 23, 1925 2 Fatalities

Martin NBS-1 (MB-2)

Waimea Hawaii

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.

October 14, 1925 1 Fatalities

De Havilland DH.4

McConnellsburg Pennsylvania

The pilot John R. Armstrong was killed in this accident that occurred in unknown circumstances.

August 12, 1924 1 Fatalities

De Havilland DH.4

Chanute AFB (Rantoul) Illinois

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.

April 21, 1923 5 Fatalities

Martin NBS-1 (MB-2)

Dayton-McCook Field Ohio

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.

January 18, 1923 2 Fatalities

Curtiss F-5

Avalon (Catalina Island) California

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

Pearl Harbor Hawaii

Crashed in Pearl Harbor following an engine failure. The pilot was slightly injured.

De Havilland DH.4

Louisville Kentucky

Crashed on landing at Bowman airport, Louisville.

Curtiss HS-2L

Pearl Harbor Hawaii

Shortly after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in the sea. The seaplane sank and the pilot was slightly injured.

De Havilland DH.4

Eagle Pass AFB (San Antonio) Texas

Crashed on takeoff.

De Havilland DH.4

Luke Field AFB, Ford Island Hawaii

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Selfridge ANGB (Mt Clemens) Michigan

The pilot was performing a training flight. En route, an engine failure forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, the pilot was unhurt.

De Havilland DH.4

Andrews AFB Maryland

Crashed in Logan near Andrews AFB. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Hartford Connecticut

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

De Havilland DH.4

South Benville New Jersey

Crashed following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Pearl Harbor Hawaii

Collided with a Curtiss JN-6H registered AS-45080. Both aircraft crashed in Pearl Harbor, near Luke AFB, Ford Island.

De Havilland DH.4

Plattsville Alabama

Crashed in an open field following a fuel exhaustion. Pilot unhurt.

De Havilland DH.4

Carpinteria California

Crashed on a beach. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Wheeler AFB Hawaii

Crashed in Kipapa Gulch near Wheeler AFB. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Eugene Oregon

Crashed on landing.

De Havilland DH.4

Nichols AFB (Manila) Metro Manila

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Veazie Maine

Crashed on landing.

De Havilland DH.4

Cristfield Maryland

Crashed following an engine failure.

De Havilland DH.4

New York New York

Crashed on landing in New York, exact airport unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Blairsden California

Crashed following technical problem.

De Havilland DH.4

Baltimore Maryland

Crashed in the Patapsco Bay, near Baltimore. According to some sources, the accident may have been caused by a fuel exhaustion.

De Havilland DH.4

Eureka California

Crashed 32 km southwest from Eureka, following en engine failure. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Mitchel AFB (Long Island) New York

The aircraft crashed on takeoff. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB Oklahoma

Crashed near Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB.

De Havilland DH.4

Augusta Georgia

Following an engine failure in flight, the pilot made an emergency landing in an open field. While the pilot was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

De Havilland DH.4

Colorado Springs Colorado

Crashed on landing.

De Havilland DH.4

Haleiwa Hawaii

The pilot, sole on board, was completing a training flight. In flight, the engine failed, forcing the pilot to ditch the aircraft 500 yards offshore. The pilot was uninjured and rescued and the aircraft sank and was lost.

De Havilland DH.4

Dallas Texas

Crashed on takeoff.

De Havilland DH.4

Cement Texas

Crashed on takeoff.

De Havilland DH.4

Sweeney Texas

Crashed in poor weather conditions. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Lufkin Texas

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

De Havilland DH.4

New York New York

Crashed in the New York harbor following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Camp Morrison Virginia

Crashed following an engine failure. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Weissenthurm Rhineland-Palatinate

Crashed following an engine failure in flight. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Langley AFB (Hampton) Virginia

Crashed on takeoff at Langley AFB.

De Havilland DH.4

Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB Oklahoma

Crashed 5 km west from Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB Oklahoma

Crashed 12 km north from Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB while flying in poor weather conditions. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Crissy AFB (San Francisco) California

Crashed on landing.

De Havilland DH.4

Carlstrom AFB (Arcadia) Florida

Crashed on landing.

De Havilland DH.4

Stockdale Texas

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Kelly AFB (ex Brooks Field, San Antonio) Texas

Crashed on takeoff from Kelly AFB.

De Havilland DH.4

Eagle Pass AFB (San Antonio) Texas

Crashed on landing.

Curtiss HS-2L

Fort Mills NAS (Corregidor Island) Cavite

Crashed while taking off from NAS Fort Mills-Kindley located on Corregidor Island, off Manila. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Placerville California

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

De Havilland DH.4

Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB Oklahoma

Crashed on landing at Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB. Crew fate unknown.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United States of America

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

De Havilland DH.4131
Curtiss JN-44
Martin NBS-1 (MB-2)2
Handley Page H.P.122
Curtiss HS-2L2
Thomas-Morse MB-21
Douglas C-11
De Havilland DH.91
Curtiss F-51
Curtiss Eagle1