On April 10, 1929, a Fairchild FC-2 (registration NC5858) operated by Colonial Western Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Syracuse, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft stalled shortly after departure and impacted a river near the airport. The airframe was destroyed, and the pilot sustained injuries.
What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase, immediately following takeoff from the local airport. The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall while gaining altitude. Unable to recover from this condition, the machine descended rapidly and impacted the surface of a river located in close proximity to the airfield.
The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The pilot was ejected or remained on board and sustained injuries as a result of the impact. Emergency services responded to the scene to manage the wreckage and attend to the injured individual.
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