Lockheed 10 Electra crash, Feb 9, 1938 (3 killed), Mexico...
Lockheed 10 Electra accident on February 9, 1938 near Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure...
- Date: February 9, 1938
- Aircraft: Lockheed 10 Electra
- Location: Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure shortly after takeoff followed by a stall
A Lockheed Electra on a test flight from Mexico City to Poza Rica lost an engine shortly after takeoff. It stalled while climbing and crashed on hilly terrain, killing all three crew on board.