Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Apr 24, 1971, Napier Hawke's Bay
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on April 24, 1971 near Napier Hawke's Bay, New Zealand with no fatalities.
- Date: April 24, 1971
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Napier Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The Airland Lodestar lost control on approach to Napier Hawke's Bay Airport after a flap control cable broke and one flap extended. The aircraft came down in the harbour, and the pilot was rescued by fishermen before the aircraft sank.