NC977W
Flight / Schedule
NC977W
Aircraft
Stinson SM-6000Registration
NC977W
MSN
5008
Year of Manufacture
1931
Operator
Private AmericanDate
June 5, 1935 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Santa Ana California
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
33.7495°, -117.8732°
Narrative Report
On June 5, 1935 at 12:00 AM, NC977W experienced a crash involving Stinson SM-6000, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Santa Ana California.
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.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in Costa Mesa for unknown reason while approaching to land at Santa Ana-Orange County Airport. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, no one was injured. The airplane was owned by G. S. Armistead.
Aircraft reference details include registration NC977W, MSN 5008, year of manufacture 1931.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 33.7495°, -117.8732°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in Costa Mesa for unknown reason while approaching to land at Santa Ana-Orange County Airport. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, no one was injured. The airplane was owned by G. S. Armistead.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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