Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Sep 4, 1973 (3 killed), Pecos...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on September 4, 1973 near Pecos Texas, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Pilot failed to keep directional control...
- Date: September 4, 1973
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Pecos Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot failed to keep directional control during takeoff, with inexperience on the type as a contributing factor.
A Lockheed LodeStar on a corporate flight lost directional control during takeoff from Pecos Airport and crashed. A post crash fire destroyed the aircraft and all three occupants died.