Lockheed L-749 Constellation crash, Mar 23, 1952, Bangkok...
Lockheed L-749 Constellation accident on March 23, 1952 near Bangkok-Don Mueang Bangkok City District, Thailand with no fatalities. Cause: Propeller...
- Date: March 23, 1952
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-749 Constellation
- Location: Bangkok-Don Mueang Bangkok City District, Thailand
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Propeller blade failure in flight
On final approach to Bangkok Don Mueang, a propeller blade detached from the number three engine, which caught fire. On touchdown the right main gear collapsed and the aircraft skidded and came to rest in flames. All 44 occupants were evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.