246

During take off, swerved, veered off runway and came to rest in flames. No casualties.

Flight / Schedule

246

Registration

246

MSN

18-2053

Year of Manufacture

1940

Date

May 6, 1942 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Africa • South Africa

Aircraft Details

Registration

246

MSN

18-2053

Year of Manufacture

1940