On February 15, 1945, a Lockheed 18 LodeStar (registration PP-NAE) operated by Navegação Aérea Brasileira - NAB was involved in an aviation accident near Lagoa Santa, Brazil in flight. 15 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all 15 people on board.
What happened
The incident involved a twin-engine aircraft that suffered a fatal crash. The specific sequence of events leading to the accident remains undefined in the available records, as the circumstances are currently listed as unknown. There is no indication of mechanical failure, pilot error, or external factors contributing to the event based on the provided data.
The impact resulted in total loss of life for everyone aboard. All 15 occupants perished in the crash. No survivors were reported from this incident. The aircraft type is identified only as a twin-engine model, with no specific manufacturer or registration number provided in the source material.
What happened in the 15 Feb 1945 Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident near Lagoa Santa, Brazil?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all 15 people on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Feb 1945 Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 15 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Feb 1945 involved a Lockheed 18 LodeStar, registration PP-NAE, operated by Navegação Aérea Brasileira - NAB, at Lagoa Santa, Brazil.
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