30-286
Flight / Schedule
30-286
Aircraft
Keystone LB-3Registration
30-286
Operator
United States Army Air Corps - USAACDate
January 15, 1932 at 05:30 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Manila Metro Manila
Region
Asia • Philippines
Coordinates
14.5800°, 120.9855°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On January 15, 1932 at 05:30 AM, 30-286 experienced a crash involving Keystone LB-3, operated by United States Army Air Corps - USAAC, with the event recorded near Manila Metro Manila.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 40.0%.
Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. An engine failed in flight, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. In a muddy field, the airplane nosed down and came to rest with the cockpit crushed. Both pilots were killed and three others crew members were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 30-286.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 14.5800°, 120.9855°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
An engine failed in flight, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. In a muddy field, the airplane nosed down and came to rest with the cockpit crushed. Both pilots were killed and three others crew members were injured.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
40.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Operator
United States Army Air Corps - USAACFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Asia • Philippines
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Keystone LB-3Registration
30-286
