Lockheed C-60 LodeStar
Safety Rating
9.6/10Total Incidents
43
Total Fatalities
179
Incident History
Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira
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
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.
Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire
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.
New Zealand National Airways
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
Crashed on landing for unknown reason. Both crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
SABENA - Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. All five occupants were killed.
Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira
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.
Compañia Transandina de Aviación
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
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.
TACA International Airlines - Transportes Aéreos Centro Americanos
Crashed into a mountain while on a flight from Bogota to Bucaramanga. All five occupants were killed.
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Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
