Douglas DC-2 crash, Aug 10, 1937 (4 killed), Daytona Beac...
Douglas DC-2 accident on August 10, 1937 near Daytona Beach Florida, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Left wing struck an electric pole during...
- Date: August 10, 1937
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-2
- Location: Daytona Beach Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Left wing struck an electric pole during initial climb, followed by a stall
Shortly after a night takeoff in good weather on a scheduled service, the Eastern Airlines DC 2 struck an electric pole with its left wing during the initial climb. It stalled and crashed into woodland past the runway end. Two passengers and both pilots were killed, and the remaining occupants were injured.