Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Jan 22, 1952 (5 killed), Miam...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on January 22, 1952 near Miami-Intl Florida, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Right engine failure shortly after...
- Date: January 22, 1952
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Miami-Intl Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Right engine failure shortly after takeoff
Shortly after takeoff from Miami on a test flight following major maintenance, the right engine of this Lockheed Lodestar failed in the climb. The pilot tried to return for an emergency landing but lost control, and the aircraft crashed and burned. All five occupants, Aerodex employees including vice president Ben Terry, were killed.