Stinson SM-1 Detroiter crash, Sep 6, 1928 (3 killed), Roc...
Stinson SM-1 Detroiter accident on September 6, 1928 near Rockford-Greater Rockford Illinois, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure in...
- Date: September 6, 1928
- Aircraft: Stinson SM-1 Detroiter
- Location: Rockford-Greater Rockford Illinois, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure in the initial climb.
A Packard Electric Company Stinson Detroiter, NC4679, lost engine power shortly after takeoff from Rockford, Illinois, hit telephone wires and crashed into the Rock River. Three occupants were rescued and three were killed.