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Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Corpus Christi
Date & Time:
Feb 7, 1972 at 1130 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N3485
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Corpus Christi - Matamoros
MSN:
1013
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Corpus Christi Airport, the pilot decided to abandon the procedure and started an emergency braking procedure. In unclear circumstances, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All nine occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The pilot exercised poor judgment and lost control of the airplane in unfavorable wind conditions. The following factors were reported:
- Overload failure,
- Right cross wind 068 to 112°,
- 070° right crosswind gusting up to 24 knots.
- Overload failure,
- Right cross wind 068 to 112°,
- 070° right crosswind gusting up to 24 knots.
Final Report:
Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Eldon
Date & Time:
Apr 18, 1970 at 0930 LT
Registration:
N94N
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fort Leonard Wood – Omaha
MSN:
1101
YOM:
1937
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the right engine lost power. Unable to maintain the assigned altitude, the crew decided to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a prairie and slid for dozen yards before coming to rest. All 12 occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight caused by a contaminated fuel by water. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Water in fuel,
- Intentional wheels-up landing,
- The pilot-in-command failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- Water and rust found in the right engine carburetor,
- Improper single engine procedures.
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Water in fuel,
- Intentional wheels-up landing,
- The pilot-in-command failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- Water and rust found in the right engine carburetor,
- Improper single engine procedures.
Final Report:
Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Painesville
Date & Time:
Aug 25, 1968 at 0752 LT
Registration:
N227M
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1072
YOM:
1936
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
20.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Painesville-Casement Airport, the airplane swerved then went out of control. It veered off runway, struck an embankment and came to rest in flames. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- The pilot failed to maintain directional control,
- The pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Mound of dirt 15 feet from edge of runway.
- The pilot failed to maintain directional control,
- The pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Mound of dirt 15 feet from edge of runway.
Final Report:
Crash of a Lockheed 10E Electra off Humarock
Date & Time:
Aug 27, 1967 at 1720 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N233PB
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Provincetown - Marshfield
MSN:
1053
YOM:
1936
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
1646.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Marshfield Airport from the northeast, the right engine failed. The pilot increased power on the left engine but as he was unable to maintain a safe altitude, he ditched the aircraft off Humarock. All 14 occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft later came to rest onto the beach and was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Anchorage
Date & Time:
Dec 31, 1960
Operator:
Registration:
N842
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1030
YOM:
1935
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Anchorage. The exact date remain unknown. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crash of a Lockheed 10E Electra in Christchurch
Date & Time:
Feb 18, 1959
Registration:
ZK-BUT
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Nelson – Christchurch
MSN:
1138
YOM:
1937
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown at Christchurch Airport, the rain main gear collapsed. The twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in a grassy area. All three occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was not repaired. Built in 1937, the airplane christened 'Spirit of Tasman Bay' was the last Lockheed 10 Electra in service in New Zealand.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right main gear and landing.
Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra near Rosário: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 13, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
PP-NBC
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
São Luís – Grajaú
MSN:
1073
YOM:
1936
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and decided to attempt an emergency landing when control was lost and the aircraft crashed in a field located near Rosário. All four occupants were killed.
Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra off Milwaukee
Date & Time:
Dec 24, 1952
Operator:
Registration:
N14981
MSN:
1044
YOM:
1936
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed into Lake Michigan while on approach to Milwaukee Airport. The aircraft was lost but no information about the occupant.
