No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft accident during takeoff at Kingston-Palisadoes Airport (CF-TCK)

Kingston, JamaicaTakeoff (climb)

On March 22, 1949, a Lockheed 14 Super Electra (registration CF-TCK) operated by Kenting Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kingston, Jamaica during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft engaged in aerial photography skidded and lost control during the takeoff roll at Kingston-Palisadoes Airport. All three occupants survived without injury, but the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was performing an aerial photography mission. The crew consisted of a pilot, a second crew member, and a photographer, totaling three individuals on board. During the initial takeoff roll at Kingston-Palisadoes Airport, the twin-engine machine experienced a loss of directional control. The aircraft skidded off the intended path and came to rest in an uncontrolled manner. Despite the severity of the event, all three occupants emerged from the wreckage without sustaining injuries. However, the structural damage sustained by the airframe rendered it beyond repair.

Findings

The primary sequence of events involved a loss of control during the ground roll phase. The specific mechanical or environmental factors contributing to the skid are not detailed in the available source material, but the outcome resulted in total loss of the aircraft with no human casualties.