Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation crash, Apr 17, 1957
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident on April 17, 1957 near Argentia NAS Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: The cause...
- Date: April 17, 1957
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
- Location: Argentia NAS Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was brake overheating on the left main gear, which led to a tire bursting when the gear was retracted.
A US Navy Lockheed WV2 Super Constellation on a barrier flight from Argentia reported an engine fire and loss of an engine, then returned for an emergency landing. The pilot made a wheels up landing and the aircraft slid in flames before stopping. All 24 occupants were evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed.