Lockheed PV-1 Ventura crash, May 26, 1979 (2 killed), For...
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura accident on May 26, 1979 near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Florida, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during...
- Date: May 26, 1979
- Aircraft: Lockheed PV-1 Ventura
- Location: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during the initial climb after takeoff, followed by collision with trees.
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura N1514S, operated by Inter Island Shipping, took off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood bound for Bimini. The pilot reported engine trouble while climbing and was cleared to return. The aircraft lost speed and height, struck trees and crashed into a swamp. Both occupants were killed.