NZ3511

On October 9, 1945 at 12:00 AM, NZ3511 experienced a crash involving Lockheed 18 LodeStar, operated by Royal New Zealand Air Force - RNZAF, with the event recorded near Palmerston North Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council).

The flight was categorized as delivery and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 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: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

After touchdown at Palmerston North, while on a delivery flight to Union Airways, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was written off.

Aircraft reference details include registration NZ3511, MSN 18-2551, year of manufacture 1943.