Lockheed L-1329 JetStar crash, Mar 25, 1976 (4 killed), C...
Lockheed L-1329 JetStar accident on March 25, 1976 near Chicago-Midway Illinois, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Delayed decision to abort the...
- Date: March 25, 1976
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-1329 JetStar
- Location: Chicago-Midway Illinois, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Delayed decision to abort the takeoff and inadequate preflight preparation and planning by the pilot in command
A Lockheed JetStar operated by International Air Service was taking off from Chicago Midway on 25 March 1976 when the nose gear lifted off twice without the aircraft flying. The pilot rejected the takeoff too late, the jet overran the runway, struck an ILS antenna and burned, killing all four occupants.