Lockheed L-749 Constellation crash, Aug 25, 1954, Gander...
Lockheed L-749 Constellation accident on August 25, 1954 near Gander Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada with no fatalities.
- Date: August 25, 1954
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-749 Constellation
- Location: Gander Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On 25 August 1954 an Air France Constellation (F-BAZI) landed at Gander at night in good weather. After touchdown it veered left, overran the runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a ravine. All 67 occupants were evacuated safely and the aircraft was written off.