What happened
On January 10, 1938, Northwest Airlines Flight 2 met with a fatal accident while operating a Lockheed Super Electra aircraft. The plane, identified by registration NC17388, crashed into the Bridger Mountains located in Gallatin County, Montana. The impact site was situated approximately twelve miles (20 km) northeast of Bozeman.
The incident resulted in the loss of all ten individuals on board. This event marked a significant milestone as the first fatal crash involving a Lockheed Super Electra and also the first fatal accident for Northwest Airlines.
Investigation
Details regarding specific investigative procedures or official reports are not provided in the source material.
Findings
The primary outcome of the incident was the total loss of life among the ten people on board. It stands as a notable historical event in aviation history due to being the inaugural fatal crash for both the aircraft model and the operating airline.