Lockheed C-60 LodeStar crash, Mar 18, 1949 (15 killed), W...
Lockheed C-60 LodeStar accident on March 18, 1949 near Waikanae Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand with 15 fatalities. Cause: Faulty...
- Date: March 18, 1949
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-60 LodeStar
- Location: Waikanae Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 15
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Faulty navigation
A New Zealand National Airways Lockheed Lodestar named Kereru was descending toward Paraparaumu in low cloud when it struck a ridge near Waikanae. All 15 people on board, 2 crew and 13 passengers, were killed. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and most of the mail was lost.