Lockheed L-749 Constellation crash, Aug 3, 1953 (4 killed)
Lockheed L-749 Constellation accident on August 3, 1953 near Fethiye Aegean Region, Türkiye with 4 fatalities.
- Date: August 3, 1953
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-749 Constellation
- Location: Fethiye Aegean Region, Türkiye
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
An Air France Lockheed Constellation lost its No. 3 engine in cruise after vibrations and a loud explosion, and the crew diverted towards Cyprus. The aircraft came down in the sea off Fethiye, with four passengers killed. The aircraft sank and was not salvaged.