Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Mar 10, 1949 (21 killed), Bil...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on March 10, 1949 near Bilinga Queensland, Australia with 21 fatalities. Cause: Centre of gravity behind the rear limit...
- Date: March 10, 1949
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Bilinga Queensland, Australia
- Fatalities: 21
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Centre of gravity behind the rear limit at loading
The Lodestar became airborne from Coolangatta for Brisbane and, before reaching about 300 feet, pitched nose up, stalled and crashed on its belly beyond the runway end. All 21 occupants died, and the aircraft was largely destroyed by a post crash fire.