Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Jun 15, 1953 (7 killed), Copi...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on June 15, 1953 near Copiapó Región de Atacama, Chile with 7 fatalities. Cause: Engine problems.
- Date: June 15, 1953
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Copiapó Región de Atacama, Chile
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine problems
A LAN Chile Lockheed Lodestar on a scheduled flight from Copiapo to Santiago reported engine trouble shortly after takeoff and tried to return. It dove into the ground near the airport and burned, killing all seven occupants. The aircraft was destroyed.