Boeing 247 crash, Jan 12, 1937 (5 killed), Newhall Califo...
Boeing 247 accident on January 12, 1937 near Newhall California, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Adverse weather and the pilot descending to a...
- Date: January 12, 1937
- Aircraft: Boeing 247
- Location: Newhall California, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Adverse weather and the pilot descending to a dangerously low altitude without knowing his exact position
The Boeing 247 was descending toward Burbank in fog and heavy rain when it struck Pinetos Peak near Newhall, California. The pilot had descended to a dangerously low altitude without knowing his exact position. Five people died, including co pilot Owens and explorer Martin Johnson, and eight survived.