NTSB Releases Details on 2 Lockheed 12A Crashes

The vintage aircraft accidents in California and Georgia occurred within three days of each other in June.

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 02:47 PM ET

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Screen capture of witness provided video of the accident airplane — Lockheed 12A (N93R)— with the flaps extended during the takeoff climb. [Courtesy: NTSB]

Key Takeaways:

Two Lockheed 12A aircraft crashed in separate incidents in June: one fatally in California and another resulting in serious injuries in Georgia.
The Chino, California, crash was fatal and occurred during takeoff with the aircraft's flaps fully extended, preventing a proper climb.
The Georgia crash, which seriously injured three, involved the aircraft veering off the runway during landing, with investigators identifying a loose brake line fitting and a potential issue with the tailwheel lock.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released details of two Lockheed 12A aircraft that crashed in separate accidents in two different states in the span of three days in June.

The first crash happened on June 15 in Chino, California, when Lockheed N93R was taking part in a Father’s Day airshow. The pilot and copilot were killed when the aircraft crashed during takeoff. The pilot took off with the flaps fully extended.

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