On July 8, 1938, a Lockheed 14 Super Electra (registration NC17383) operated by Northwest Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Billings-Logan, United States of America during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A low-altitude stall following takeoff from which recovery was impossible due to a lack of emergency power. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after a night departure from Billings Airport, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries among the ten occupants on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during a night takeoff from Billings Airport. While the twin engine aircraft was in the initial climb phase, it experienced a stall. The plane subsequently crashed past the end of the runway. There were ten people on board at the time of the accident. Tragically, one passenger was killed, while the remaining nine occupants sustained injuries.
Findings
The investigating board concluded that the crash resulted from a low-altitude stall immediately following takeoff. The pilot was unable to recover the aircraft from this state. A critical factor in the inability to regain control was identified as a lack of emergency power.
Probable cause
A low-altitude stall following takeoff from which recovery was impossible due to a lack of emergency power.
What happened in the 8 Jul 1938 Lockheed 14 Super Electra accident near Billings-Logan, United States of America?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after a night departure from Billings Airport, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries among the ten occupants on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 1938 Lockheed 14 Super Electra accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jul 1938 involved a Lockheed 14 Super Electra, registration NC17383, operated by Northwest Airlines, at Billings-Logan, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A low-altitude stall following takeoff from which recovery was impossible due to a lack of emergency power.
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