Troy G. Hawkins
Safety profile and incident history for Troy G. Hawkins.
Safety Score
8.9/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
11
Recent Incidents
December 5, 1969 11 Fatalities
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Albuquerque New Mexico
En route from Las Vegas to Dalhart, Texas, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with icing and turbulences. The VFR rated pilot preferred to continue in such conditions when few minutes later, a structural failure occurred on the left wing that detached. Out of control, the airplane dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion in an open field. All 11 occupants were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
United States of America
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Lockheed 18 LodeStar1