Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation crash, Dec 23, 1957 (19 killed)
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident on December 23, 1957 near Kahuku (Oahu Island) Hawaii, United States with 19 fatalities. Cause: A crew...
- Date: December 23, 1957
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
- Location: Kahuku (Oahu Island) Hawaii, United States
- Fatalities: 19
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A crew member moved an emergency fuel shutoff lever the wrong way, cutting fuel to all four engines.
A US Navy Lockheed Super Constellation (BuNo 143197) broke apart on hitting the water off Oahu, Hawaii, on 23 December 1957. Of the 23 people aboard, 19 were killed. A crew member moved an emergency fuel shutoff lever the wrong way, cutting fuel to all four engines.