NC9874

After takeoff from Ottawa, while climbing to a height of about 200 feet, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed. All three occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

NC9874

Aircraft

Travel Air 4000

Registration

NC9874

MSN

1060

Year of Manufacture

1927

Operator

Harry N. Hill

Date

June 19, 1932 at 05:00 PM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Ottawa Illinois

Region

North America • United States of America

Coordinates

41.3517°, -88.8454°

Narrative Report

On June 19, 1932 at 05:00 PM, NC9874 experienced a crash involving Travel Air 4000, operated by Harry N. Hill, with the event recorded near Ottawa Illinois.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

After takeoff from Ottawa, while climbing to a height of about 200 feet, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed. All three occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration NC9874, MSN 1060, year of manufacture 1927.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 41.3517°, -88.8454°.

Fatalities

Total

3

Crew

1

Passengers

2

Other

0

Crash Summary

After takeoff from Ottawa, while climbing to a height of about 200 feet, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed. All three occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

2

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 3

Operational Details

Operator

Harry N. Hill

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

North America • United States of America

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Travel Air 4000

Registration

NC9874

MSN

1060

Year of Manufacture

1927