Lockheed 5 Vega crash, Aug 12, 1929 (1 killed), Pittsburg...
Lockheed 5 Vega accident on August 12, 1929 near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States with 1 fatality.
- Date: August 12, 1929
- Aircraft: Lockheed 5 Vega
- Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
After takeoff from Pittsburgh Bettis Field in fog, the pilot lost his bearings and circled the airport for about 15 minutes before losing control. The Vega crashed on McKeesport Boulevard near the airfield and the pilot was killed.