Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Jan 8, 1947, Jacksonville Flo...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on January 8, 1947 near Jacksonville Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Crew aligned with taxiway instead...
- Date: January 8, 1947
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Jacksonville Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew aligned with taxiway instead of runway during low visibility approach
On final approach in low visibility, the crew lined up with a taxiway instead of the runway. They applied power for a go around, but the aircraft overflew the airport, stalled and crashed in woods near the runway end. All 15 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.