Fred A. Toombs

“ The aircraft crossed the northwest boundary of the airport at about 100 m.p.h., with flaps fully extended, and the wheels made contact at a point near the center of the runway's length. The tail wheel made contact about 600 feet beyond and full brakes were applied. There was considerable water on the runway at the time and the plane continued to roll and skid over the end of the runway and onto the sodded area beyond. It crashed through the airport boundary fence, and stopped in a normal position on flat, uncultivated ground about 942 feet past the end of the runway. ”

“ The aircraft was loaded within prescribed limitations and was dispatched in a routine manner. Weather observations by the U. S. Weather Bureau and their communication to the crew were properly handled. Ceiling and visibility at the time of the flight's arrival at Indianapolis were above the limits specified for approach and landing. ”