Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Feb 26, 1943, Townsville Quee...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on February 26, 1943 near Townsville Queensland, Australia with no fatalities.
- Date: February 26, 1943
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Townsville Queensland, Australia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A landing gear failure during the takeoff run at Townsville sent a Lockheed 18 Lodestar off the runway. Nobody was hurt, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.