Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Apr 13, 1954 (16 killed), Phô...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on April 13, 1954 near Phônsavan Xieng Khouang Province, Laos with 16 fatalities.
- Date: April 13, 1954
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Phônsavan Xieng Khouang Province, Laos
- Fatalities: 16
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A SILA Lockheed 18 LodeStar crashed in a huge explosion shortly after takeoff from Phônsavan, Laos. Seven passengers were seriously injured, and 16 other occupants were killed.