Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Jan 10, 1955, Saint Petersbur...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on January 10, 1955 near Saint Petersburg Florida, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: January 10, 1955
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Saint Petersburg Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A National Airlines Lockheed 18 Lodestar swerved repeatedly during its takeoff roll at St Petersburg, Florida, on 10 January 1955, with 13 people on board. The crew noted a drop in manifold pressure on the left engine during the swerving. There were no fatalities, and the accident is classed as survivable.