New York - Paris
Flight / Schedule
New York - Paris
Aircraft
Lockheed 5 VegaRegistration
NR496M
MSN
619
Year of Manufacture
1930
Operator
Crosley Radio CorporationDate
November 4, 1932 at 02:48 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Floyd Bennett Field New York
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
40.5945°, -73.8880°
Narrative Report
On November 4, 1932 at 02:48 AM, New York - Paris experienced a crash involving Lockheed 5 Vega, operated by Crosley Radio Corporation, with the event recorded near Floyd Bennett Field New York.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The American aviator Ruth Nichols was attempting a new solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris on this Lockheed 5 Vega named 'Akita' and owned by the Crosley Radio Corporation. Shortly after takeoff from Floyd Bennett Field in New York, the airplane lost height and crashed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was uninjured.
Aircraft reference details include registration NR496M, MSN 619, year of manufacture 1930.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.5945°, -73.8880°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The American aviator Ruth Nichols was attempting a new solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris on this Lockheed 5 Vega named 'Akita' and owned by the Crosley Radio Corporation. Shortly after takeoff from Floyd Bennett Field in New York, the airplane lost height and crashed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot was uninjured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
New York - Paris
Operator
Crosley Radio CorporationFlight 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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