Boeing 247 crash, Dec 27, 1936 (12 killed), Newhall Calif...
Boeing 247 accident on December 27, 1936 near Newhall California, United States with 12 fatalities. Cause: Pilot attempted to fly through the Newhall...
- Date: December 27, 1936
- Aircraft: Boeing 247
- Location: Newhall California, United States
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot attempted to fly through the Newhall pass without first checking the weather by radio
Boeing 247 NC13355 of United Air Lines struck the rim of Rice Canyon, California, about 2 miles southwest of Newhall, while descending to Burbank in rain and low visibility on 27 December 1936. All 12 occupants were killed.