Lockheed L-049 Constellation crash, Jan 22, 1953, Burbank...
Lockheed L-049 Constellation accident on January 22, 1953 near Burbank California, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: January 22, 1953
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-049 Constellation
- Location: Burbank California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Lockheed Constellation of Intercontinent Airways was on a local test flight from Burbank, California. On final approach the crew inadvertently retracted the landing gear, and the four engine aircraft belly landed, slid and caught fire. All five crew escaped unhurt and the aircraft was lost.