NC1851

Shortly after takeoff, at a height of 200 feet, the aircraft stalled and crashed. All four occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

NC1851

Aircraft

Fairchild FC-2

Registration

NC1851

MSN

20

Year of Manufacture

1927

Date

October 30, 1927 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight 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

Aircraft

Fairchild FC-2

Registration

NC1851

MSN

20

Year of Manufacture

1927