On March 29, 1929, a Fokker F7 (registration NC7888) operated by Standard Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Beaumont, United States of America in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft impacted a mountain slope due to low altitude and reduced visibility from foggy conditions during approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A three-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Beaumont, California, due to poor visibility in foggy conditions, resulting in the deaths of all four occupants on board.
What happened
During an approach phase near Beaumont, California, the pilot encountered deteriorating weather conditions characterized by fog and significantly reduced visibility. The aircraft was flying at a low altitude when it struck a mountain slope. The impact forces destroyed the airframe, which subsequently caught fire. All four people on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The crash occurred while the crew was navigating through poor weather conditions. Low visibility caused by fog contributed to the aircraft being too low for safe passage over the terrain, leading to the collision with the mountain side.
Probable cause
The aircraft impacted a mountain slope due to low altitude and reduced visibility from foggy conditions during approach.
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