Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in San Jose

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
N14938
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1027
YOM:
1935
Location:
San José
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of a Lockheed 10B Electra in Lages

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
PP-VAU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1036
YOM:
1936
Location:
Lages
Santa Catarina
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The final approach to Lages Airport was completed under instruments flight rules due to low visibility caused by heavy rain falls. On landing, the twin engine aircraft bounced and hit the ground. The left main gear was sheared off and the aircraft came to rest with its left wing bent. All four occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Turiaçu: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
PP-NBD
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1074
YOM:
1936
Location:
Turiaçu
Maranhão
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed 800 meters from the runway end. The captain was injured while three other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra off Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1950 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
PP-VAT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
1029
YOM:
1935
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport. While completing a single engine approach, the airplane stalled and crashed into the Guanabara Bay. All three occupants (one pilot, one copilot and one instructor) were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Mt Ruapehu: 13 killed

Date & Time: Oct 23, 1948 at 1415 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-AGK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Palmerston North – Hamilton
MSN:
1128
Location:
Mt Ruapehu
Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council)
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions with strong winds and rain showers. In low visibility, the aircraft christened 'Kaka' hit the slope of Mt Ruapehu and disintegrated on impact, killing all 13 occupants. The aircraft was off course at the time of the accident.
Probable cause:
Failure of the crew to take the appropriate measures to follow the correct track. However, strong winds and the lack of radio navigational beacon was considered as a contributory factor.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Tauranga

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1948 at 1520 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-AGJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Auckland – Tauranga – Gisborne
MSN:
1127
YOM:
1937
Location:
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft christened 'Kahu' left Auckland Airport at 1435LT bound for Gisborne with an intermediate stop in Tauranga. On final approach, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity and strong winds. The aircraft lost height and crashed in the Waipu Bay, less than 200 yards from the runway threshold. All 12 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
A. C. Harris, pilot,
G. E. Bruce, copilot.
Probable cause:
Caught by downdraft on final approach.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in São Gabriel

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
PP-VAS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
São Gabriel – Porto Alegre
MSN:
1028
Location:
São Gabriel
Rio Grande do Sul
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing and as the undercarriage were already raised, the aircraft belly landed on a hill located past the runway end and came to rest. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine because the carburetor air intake was clogged.

Crash of a Lockheed 10 Electra near Condamine

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
VH-AEC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Brisbane – Roma
MSN:
1034
Location:
Condamine
Queensland
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Enroute from Brisbane-Archerfield to Roma, while flying in the region of Condamine in poor weather conditions, the right engine failed. The crew reduced his altitude and elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft hit a tree and crashed in a field. A passenger and a pilot were slightly injured while all other occupants were unarmed. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine in flight.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra near Antofagasta: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1947 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
CC-CLE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1141
Location:
Antofagasta
Región de Antofagasta
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft christened 'Pedro de Valdivia' hit the slope of Mt Coloso located in the region of Antofagasta. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
Roberto Reed Merino, pilot,
Enrique Álmos Ojeda, copilot.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Punta Chilota

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
CC-CLF
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1142
YOM:
1940
Location:
Punta Chilota
Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew landed in the first portion of this short runway located in a hilly terrain near Punta Chilota. The aircraft was unable to stop properly, overran and came to rest. While both crew members Arturo Prado Orozco (captain) and Antonio Dagnino (copilot) were unhurt, the airplane christened 'Inés de Suarez' was damaged beyond repair. It was later transferred by boat to Punta Arenas and then to Valparaiso but was never repaired. The accident occurred in January 1947 (exact date remains unknown).
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