NC11175

Safety history

• September 5, 1936Accident

  The airplane was chartered to perform a night local sightseeing flight over Pittsburgh with 10 passengers and one pilot on board. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, all three engine stopped. The airplane stalled and crashed. A female passenger aged 17 survived with serious injuries while 10 other occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): All three engines failed after the fuel supply was cut off, and there were indications that the pilot had then allowed the Stinson

  Stinson SM-6000 · 10 fatalities

  All three engines failed after the fuel supply was cut off, and there were indications that the pilot had then allowed the Stinson to lose flying speed while attempting an off-airport forced landing, the accident occurring in darkness. Full accident record