Lockheed L-414 Hudson crash, Jan 1, 1950 (2 killed), Camd...
Lockheed L-414 Hudson accident on January 1, 1950 near Camden New South Wales, Australia with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control for reasons...
- Date: January 1, 1950
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-414 Hudson
- Location: Camden New South Wales, Australia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control for reasons undetermined
Shortly after takeoff from Camden on a cargo flight carrying newspapers to Dubbo, the Lockheed Hudson stalled and dived into the ground from about 150 feet. Both crew members were killed and the aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire. The investigation found the takeoff weight exceeded the permitted maximum and the load was not secured.