NC9160
Flight / Schedule
NC9160
Aircraft
Loening C-2 Air YachtRegistration
NC9160
MSN
229
Year of Manufacture
1929
Operator
Air FerriesDate
June 2, 1930 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Oakland California
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
37.8045°, -122.2714°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On June 2, 1930 at 12:00 AM, NC9160 experienced a crash involving Loening C-2 Air Yacht, operated by Air Ferries, with the event recorded near Oakland California.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 8 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 6, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. While taking off from the bay of Oakland, the seaplane hit a tug and plunged into the water. All eight occupants were quickly rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration NC9160, MSN 229, year of manufacture 1929.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 37.8045°, -122.2714°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While taking off from the bay of Oakland, the seaplane hit a tug and plunged into the water. All eight occupants were quickly rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
6
Estimated Survivors
8
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Operator
Air FerriesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
