Narrative:
The Boeing 80 struck power lines during an attempted forced landing in a field. The airplane had encountered a squall line and electrical storm, forcing the pilot to land in a field.
The aircraft impacted terrain.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Sunday 10 July 1932 |
| Type: | Boeing 80A |
| Operator: | Boeing Air Transport |
| Registration: | NC229M |
| MSN: | 1087 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Sterling, IL ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Chicago (unknown airport), IL, United States of America |
| Oakland Municipal Airport, CA (OAK/KOAK), United States of America |
The Boeing 80 struck power lines during an attempted forced landing in a field. The airplane had encountered a squall line and electrical storm, forcing the pilot to land in a field.
The aircraft impacted terrain.
Classification:
Forced landing outside airport
Sources:
» Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Jul 11, 1932Photos
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