Lockheed C-60 LodeStar

Historical safety data and incident record for the Lockheed C-60 LodeStar aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.6/10

Total Incidents

43

Total Fatalities

179

Incident History

Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira

Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo) São Paulo

After takeoff from Campo de Marte AFB, while on a training flight to Belém, control was lost and the twin engine airplane crashed in flames. All three crew members were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Private American

Teterboro New Jersey

At lift off, the right engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed. There were no casualties but the airplane owned by Walker P. Inman was destroyed by a post crash fire.

January 4, 1951 2 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Madrid-Barajas Madrid

Shortly after takeoff from Madrid-Barajas Airport, en route to León, an engine exploded. The aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing both crew members.

March 18, 1949 15 Fatalities

New Zealand National Airways

Waikanae Greater Wellington Regional Council

The descent to Paraparaumu was started in marginal weather conditions. On approach, at an altitude of 2,000 feet, the twin engine aircraft christened 'Keruru' hit tree tops and crashed on the wooded slope of a mountain located in Waikanae, about 11 km from the airport. The wreckage was reached by rescuers two hours later. The aircraft was destroyed and all 15 occupants were killed.

Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir

Herzliya Tel Aviv District

Crashed on landing for unknown reason. Both crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

December 24, 1947 5 Fatalities

SABENA - Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne

Mitwaba Katanga

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. All five occupants were killed.

July 11, 1947 2 Fatalities

Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira

Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo) São Paulo

Shortly after takeoff from Campo de Marte Airbase, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. All occupants escaped injured while two people on the ground were killed.

May 10, 1947 2 Fatalities

Compañia Transandina de Aviación

Cartagena Bolívar

During initial climb, while at a height of some 300 meters, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off shore. Both crew members were killed.

Compañia Transandina de Aviación

Medellín Antioquia

Few minutes after takeoff from Medellín-Las Playas Airport, the crew decided to return for an emergency landing. On final, the twin engine aircraft crashed in flames in a field and was destroyed. Both occupants were uninjured.

March 19, 1947 5 Fatalities

TACA International Airlines - Transportes Aéreos Centro Americanos

Colombia All Colombia

Crashed into a mountain while on a flight from Bogota to Bucaramanga. All five occupants were killed.

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