Jacksonville – Miami
Flight / Schedule
Jacksonville – Miami
Aircraft
Keystone LB-6Registration
32-168
Operator
United States Army Air Corps - USAACDate
January 6, 1931 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Jacksonville Florida
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
30.3262°, -81.6579°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On January 6, 1931 at 12:00 AM, Jacksonville – Miami experienced a crash involving Keystone LB-6, operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC, with the event recorded near Jacksonville Florida.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff from Jacksonville, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height, impacted trees and crashed two miles east from the airfield, coming to rest broken in two. All four crew members were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 32-168.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 30.3262°, -81.6579°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff from Jacksonville, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height, impacted trees and crashed two miles east from the airfield, coming to rest broken in two. All four crew members were injured.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Jacksonville – Miami
Operator
United States Army Air Corps - USAACFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Keystone LB-6Registration
32-168
