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.
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.
What happened in the 7 Jan 1931 Lockheed 5 Vega accident near Marshall, United States of America?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jan 1931 Lockheed 5 Vega accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Jan 1931 involved a Lockheed 5 Vega, registration NC537M, operated by Wedell-Williams Air Services, at Marshall, United States of America.
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