3 fatalities

Fatal crash of a light aircraft near Marshall, Texas (NC537M)

Marshall, United States of AmericaFlight

On January 7, 1931, a Lockheed 5 Vega (registration NC537M) operated by Wedell-Williams Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Marshall, United States of America in flight. 3 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A light aircraft crashed in Marshall, Texas, while en route from Dallas to New Orleans due to foggy conditions. The accident resulted in the destruction of the airframe and the deaths of all three occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during an en-route flight between Dallas and New Orleans. While traversing this corridor, the crew encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by foggy weather conditions. These poor visual circumstances led to a loss of control or collision with terrain, resulting in the aircraft crashing near Marshall, TX. The impact was severe enough that the airframe was completely destroyed. All three individuals on board perished in the accident.

Findings

The primary environmental factor cited in the sequence of events was the presence of fog, which degraded visibility for the flight crew. The specific aircraft model and registration number are not provided in the available source material. The fatalities included the pilot, a mechanic serving as part of the crew, and one passenger.