NC1851
Flight / Schedule
NC1851
Aircraft
Fairchild FC-2Registration
NC1851
MSN
20
Year of Manufacture
1927
Operator
Colonial Air TransportDate
October 30, 1927 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
New Brunswick New Jersey
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
40.4951°, -74.4439°
Narrative Report
On October 30, 1927 at 12:00 AM, NC1851 experienced a crash involving Fairchild FC-2, operated by Colonial Air Transport, with the event recorded near New Brunswick New Jersey.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 4 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: 3, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff, at a height of 200 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed. All four occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration NC1851, MSN 20, year of manufacture 1927.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.4951°, -74.4439°.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
1
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff, at a height of 200 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed. All four occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Operator
Colonial Air TransportFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
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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