NC2431
Flight / Schedule
NC2431
Aircraft
Ford 2Registration
NC2431
MSN
2-AT-004
Year of Manufacture
1928
Operator
Stout Air ServicesDate
February 4, 1928 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Wayne Michigan
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
42.2825°, -83.3836°
Narrative Report
On February 4, 1928 at 12:00 AM, NC2431 experienced a crash involving Ford 2, operated by Stout Air Services, with the event recorded near Wayne Michigan.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 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: 4, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
While approaching Detroit Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to the night and poor weather conditions. He attempted an emergency landing in Wayne when the aircraft crash landed in an open, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft named 'Maiden Dearborne IV' was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration NC2431, MSN 2-AT-004, year of manufacture 1928.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 42.2825°, -83.3836°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While approaching Detroit Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to the night and poor weather conditions. He attempted an emergency landing in Wayne when the aircraft crash landed in an open, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft named 'Maiden Dearborne IV' was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
5
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Operator
Stout Air ServicesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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