Date & Time:
Oct 22, 1942 at 1530 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Registration:
EW984
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bilbeis – Lydda
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
3
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
10
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
After take off from Bilbeis, the captain decided to make a low pass over the Officer's Mess. While flying at a height of eight feet, the aircraft hit the tent with its left wing tip that broke away. The aircraft overturned and crashed in a huge explosion. All 13 occupants were killed while there was no casualties on ground.
Probable cause:
Pilot error.
