Lockheed 10 Electra crash, May 10, 1938 (2 killed), Auckl...
Lockheed 10 Electra accident on May 10, 1938 near Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand with 2 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure just after takeoff.
- Date: May 10, 1938
- Aircraft: Lockheed 10 Electra
- Location: Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure just after takeoff
Shortly after takeoff from Auckland Mangere Airport, the Union Airways Lockheed 10A Electra ZK-AFC struggled to gain height, hit trees and crashed in an explosion. Both crew were killed and the aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.