Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Oct 7, 1951 (3 killed), West...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on October 7, 1951 near West Lafayette-Purdue University Indiana, United States with 3 fatalities.
- Date: October 7, 1951
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: West Lafayette-Purdue University Indiana, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Lockheed Lodestar owned by National Homes Corp. struck trees while approaching West Lafayette Purdue University Airport at night in poor weather and crashed in flames in a field about eight miles southwest of Lafayette. The pilot and two passengers were killed, and four passengers were injured. The flight was returning from a hunting trip in Canada.