On March 11, 1944, a Lockheed 12 Electra Junior (registration NC17374) operated by Superior Oil Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near El Paso, United States of America during takeoff. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine airplane crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from El Paso Municipal Airport, killing all three occupants on board.
What happened
The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed El Paso Municipal Airport. The plane, which was en route from Houston to Las Vegas with an intermediate stop in El Paso, crashed in unknown circumstances. The impact site was located in McKelligon Canyon, a west suburb of El Paso. Upon striking the ground, the airframe burst into flames. All three individuals on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
The specific contributing factors or conclusions regarding the crash have not been provided in the source material. The event is described as occurring in unknown circumstances.
What happened in the 11 Mar 1944 Lockheed 12 Electra Junior accident near El Paso, United States of America?
A twin-engine airplane crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from El Paso Municipal Airport, killing all three occupants on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Mar 1944 Lockheed 12 Electra Junior accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Mar 1944 involved a Lockheed 12 Electra Junior, registration NC17374, operated by Superior Oil Corporation, at El Paso, United States of America.
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