Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Feb 5, 1950, Lod Central Di...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on February 5, 1950 near Lod Central District, Israel with no fatalities.
- Date: February 5, 1950
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Lod Central District, Israel
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The El Al Douglas C 54 Skymaster skidded and left the runway during its takeoff roll at Lydda Airport on 5 February 1950. The aircraft was destroyed by fire, but all 50 occupants were evacuated. A few were slightly injured and there were no fatalities.