246
Flight / Schedule
246
Aircraft
Lockheed 18 LodeStarRegistration
246
MSN
18-2053
Year of Manufacture
1940
Operator
South African Air ForceDate
May 6, 1942 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
South Africa All South Africa
Region
Africa • South Africa
Narrative Report
On May 6, 1942 at 12:00 AM, 246 experienced a crash involving Lockheed 18 LodeStar, operated by South African Air Force, with the event recorded near South Africa All South Africa.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
During take off, swerved, veered off runway and came to rest in flames. No casualties.
Aircraft reference details include registration 246, MSN 18-2053, year of manufacture 1940.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During take off, swerved, veered off runway and came to rest in flames. No casualties.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
South African Air ForceFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • South Africa
