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Aircraft accidents

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Convair Charger, Model 48 Accident Investigation Report Collection Accident Investigation Report

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10029
Abstract

The collection contains reports, correspondences, and photos of the Convair Charger Model 48 crash on October 19, 1965.

Dates: 1960 - 1965

William Fark Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20017
Abstract

William E. Fark served in the 461st bombardment wing of the US Airforce.

Dates: 1950 - 1965

Grumman F3F-2

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10059
Abstract

The materials in this collection relate to the restoration of a salvaged Grumman F3F-2 that was restored by San Diego Aerospace Museum staff and volunteers in 1990.

Dates: 1936 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1936 - 1941

Charles Augustus Hill Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10071
Abstract

The Charles A. Hill personal papers contain materials relating primarily to Hill's military career during World War I as an Army Air Service pilot and aviation instructor at the 3rd Aviation Instruction Center.

Dates: 1918 - 1941; Majority of material found within 1918 - 1919

Tommy Howard Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20028
Abstract

Tommy Howard served in the US Army Air Corps.

Dates: 1918 - 1950

Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10193
Abstract

The collection contains 92 manuscripts, written/compiled between the early twentieth century and early twenty-first century. These manuscripts range from television and movie scripts to flight logs, accident report, personal recollections, and biographies/memoirs. Subjects include (but are not limited to) early flight, World War I, World War II, women avioators, air ships, and flight testing.

Dates: 1919 - 2012

Maj. Randolph Schroeder Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20038
Abstract

Major Randolph Schroeder served in the Army Air Corps.

Dates: 1918 - 1970

Trudy Jean Smith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10247
Abstract

The collection contains material related to the career of flight attendant Trudy Smith (1947-2020). It includes material related the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight #401, of which she was a surviving crew member. It also contains papers of Trudy Smith’s later career as a safety consultant.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2022

Texas Terror Digital Image Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-30019
Abstract

26 JPG and PDF files stored on the DAMS and Library Server. These files were donated to the Museum and show the history of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator "Texas Terror" which crashed on Hinchinbrook Island in 1942.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1941 - 2013

Ottom Timm Photo Only Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20065
Abstract

Photographic Prints that have been digitized and placed on the DAMS and Flickr. They have been assigned a 09 Series Number. California-based barnstormer and aircraft manufacturer of German descent. Charles Lindbergh's first flight was flown by Timm. Timm partnered at times with his brother Wally Timm who did a lot of flying for the nascent Hollywood movie industry.

Dates: Majority of material found within