Chicago – Pittsburgh
Flight / Schedule
Chicago – Pittsburgh
Aircraft
Lockheed 18 LodeStarRegistration
N339
MSN
2588
Year of Manufacture
1943
Operator
National Steel Corp.Date
November 17, 1966 at 04:52 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Executive/Corporate/Business
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Illinois
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On November 17, 1966 at 04:52 PM, Chicago – Pittsburgh experienced a crash involving Lockheed 18 LodeStar, operated by National Steel Corp., with the event recorded near Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Illinois.
The flight was categorized as executive/corporate/business and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 8 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 6, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll at Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Airport, prior to V1 speed, a fire warning alarm sounded. The crew decided to abort the takeoff and started an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine aircraft overran and plunged into Lake Michigan. All eight occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration N339, MSN 2588, year of manufacture 1943.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll at Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Airport, prior to V1 speed, a fire warning alarm sounded. The crew decided to abort the takeoff and started an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine aircraft overran and plunged into Lake Michigan. All eight occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
6
Estimated Survivors
8
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Chicago – Pittsburgh
Operator
National Steel Corp.Flight Type
Executive/Corporate/Business
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America