Lockheed L-749 Constellation crash, Apr 26, 1962 (5 killed)
Lockheed L-749 Constellation accident on April 26, 1962 near Topham, Canton Island, Kiribati with 5 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during an...
- Date: April 26, 1962
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-749 Constellation
- Location: Topham, Canton Island, Kiribati
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control during an attempted go around after touchdown, after a propeller reversed.
FAA Lockheed L 749A Constellation N116A was on a local training flight at Topham Field, Canton Island, when it crashed at 12:13 local time during an attempted go around after touchdown. Four FAA crew and one passenger were killed, and the aircraft was destroyed.