Stinson Model R

Ray C. Van Arsdale

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.

Oliver H. Walton

Shortly after takeoff from Westborough, while climbing, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent during which a large section of a wing detached. The airplane crashed in a pasture and was totally destroyed. All four occupants were killed. Crew: Oliver H. Walton, pilot. Passengers: Ruth Walton, Clarence E. Heath, George F. Chapman.

Leroy C. Dunn

The airplane departed Brownsville on a local flight. En route, weather conditions worsened when the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a pasture. All three occupants were killed.

Stinson Aircraft Company

The pilot Edward A. Stinson was completing a demo flight to potential buyers. While flying over Lake Michigan, the engine failed. The pilot decided to reach the shore and was attempting an emergency landing on the golf course of Jackson Park when the aircraft hit a flag pole. A part of the right wing was torn off and the aircraft crashed on the ground. All five occupants were injured and the pilot died few hours later from his injuries. Very experienced, he totalized more than 14,000 flying hours.