NC9874
Flight / Schedule
NC9874
Aircraft
Travel Air 4000Registration
NC9874
MSN
1060
Year of Manufacture
1927
Operator
Harry N. HillDate
June 19, 1932 at 05:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight 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. HillFlight 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
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