Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Jan 5, 1980, Palmyra Atoll
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on January 5, 1980 near Palmyra Atoll, United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: January 5, 1980
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Palmyra Atoll, United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On 5 January 1980 a Lockheed 18 LodeStar (N163R) on a private flight from Honolulu to Palmyra Atoll ground looped after touchdown in gusty crosswind conditions and struck trees. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair; all occupants evacuated and some were injured.