Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, May 29, 1975 (2 killed), Rock...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on May 29, 1975 near Rockwood Tennessee, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Pilot in command failed to maintain...
- Date: May 29, 1975
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Rockwood Tennessee, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot in command failed to maintain flying speed and diverted attention from the operation of the aircraft
A Lockheed Lodestar flying a marijuana run from Gainesville struck trees about a quarter mile short of the runway at Rockwood during a night approach. Both pilots were killed and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.