Waco CUC

Private Dutch

The pilot and owner M. A. G. van der Leeuw was flying from England to Ypenburg, near The Hague. While approaching The Netherlands, he was informed of the poor weather conditions at destination so he decided to divert to Rotterdam-Waalhaven Airport. On approach, weather was poor so he decided to make a go around. On the second attempt, he decided to abandon again the descent and started a new go around. While climbing, the single engine aircraft went to a high angle of attack and then turn to the left when it was out of control and crashed into an open field located near the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and the pilot was killed.

Culver Oil Company

Few minutes after takeoff from Dallas-Love Field Airport, while climbing, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in a huge explosion. Both occupants were killed, among them George L. Culver, President of the Culver Oil Company.