Boston – Hyannis

On June 28, 1934 at 12:00 AM, Boston – Hyannis experienced a crash involving Stinson Model R, operated by Ray C. Van Arsdale, with the event recorded near Hyannis-Barnstable Massachusetts.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) 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.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On approach to Hyannis-Barnstable Airport, the pilot encountered low visibility due to fog. The pilot descended too low when the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. One occupant was killed instantly and two others were seriously injured. They died few hours later from their injuries.

Aircraft reference details include registration NC13454, MSN 8707, year of manufacture 1931.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 41.6535°, -70.2823°.