Lockheed 10 Electra crash, Aug 15, 1939 (2 killed), Hartf...
Lockheed 10 Electra accident on August 15, 1939 near Hartford-Rentschler Field Connecticut, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control...
- Date: August 15, 1939
- Aircraft: Lockheed 10 Electra
- Location: Hartford-Rentschler Field Connecticut, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control after an engine failure during initial climb.
A privately owned Lockheed Electra lost height shortly after take off from Hartford Rentschler Field and crashed. Two people were killed and three were seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.