Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Jan 14, 1965 (2 killed), Detr...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on January 14, 1965 near Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Michigan, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Failure of the...
- Date: January 14, 1965
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Failure of the right flap retract cable, caused by cable misalignment, leading to a split flap condition and loss of control (NTSB, as cited by the Aviation Safety Network)
A Lockheed Lodestar owned by Burroughs Corporation was on a local training flight from Detroit Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Airport on 14 January 1965. During a go around on approach to runway 05R it stalled, crashed in a field and burst into flames, killing both pilots.