Lockheed 10 Electra
Safety Rating
9.7/10Total Incidents
51
Total Fatalities
145
Incident History
Private American
During the takeoff roll at Corpus Christi Airport, the pilot decided to abandon the procedure and started an emergency braking procedure. In unclear circumstances, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All nine occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Skyway Aviation
While in cruising altitude, the right engine lost power. Unable to maintain the assigned altitude, the crew decided to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a prairie and slid for dozen yards before coming to rest. All 12 occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Casement Aviation
During the takeoff roll at Painesville-Casement Airport, the airplane swerved then went out of control. It veered off runway, struck an embankment and came to rest in flames. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Provincetown-Boston Airline - PBA
While approaching Marshfield Airport from the northeast, the right engine failed. The pilot increased power on the left engine but as he was unable to maintain a safe altitude, he ditched the aircraft off Humarock. All 14 occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft later came to rest onto the beach and was damaged beyond repair.
Private American
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Anchorage. The exact date remain unknown. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Trans Island Airways - New Zealand
On touchdown at Christchurch Airport, the rain main gear collapsed. The twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in a grassy area. All three occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was not repaired. Built in 1937, the airplane christened 'Spirit of Tasman Bay' was the last Lockheed 10 Electra in service in New Zealand.
Aeronorte
En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and decided to attempt an emergency landing when control was lost and the aircraft crashed in a field located near Rosário. All four occupants were killed.
Private American
Crashed into Lake Michigan while on approach to Milwaukee Airport. The aircraft was lost but no information about the occupant.
VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense
The final approach to Lages Airport was completed under instruments flight rules due to low visibility caused by heavy rain falls. On landing, the twin engine aircraft bounced and hit the ground. The left main gear was sheared off and the aircraft came to rest with its left wing bent. All four occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
