Lockheed L-749 Constellation crash, Aug 4, 1969, Araçatub...
Lockheed L-749 Constellation accident on August 4, 1969 near Araçatuba São Paulo, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: August 4, 1969
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-749 Constellation
- Location: Araçatuba São Paulo, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Lockheed Constellation cargo flight lost control at liftoff from Araçatuba and its nose gear collapsed as it slid onto its nose. All four crew were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.