Lockheed L-049 Constellation crash, Oct 12, 1946, Wilming...
Lockheed L-049 Constellation accident on October 12, 1946 near Wilmington-New Castle County Delaware, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot error.
- Date: October 12, 1946
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-049 Constellation
- Location: Wilmington-New Castle County Delaware, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot error
A TWA Lockheed Constellation NC86512 on a positioning flight to Wilmington was advised by air traffic control that the weather was poor and that Philadelphia was an option. The pilot attempted to land, went around after touchdown, but the aircraft overran the runway, went through the perimeter fence and struck two cars. All eight crew escaped unhurt.