No fatalities

1954-01-05: Lockheed C-60 LodeStar (N3138) — Private United States of America — Teterboro, United States of America

Teterboro, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On January 5, 1954, a Lockheed C-60 LodeStar (registration N3138) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Teterboro, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of power in the right engine during the takeoff roll caused the aircraft to stall and crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A private aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a stall and a post-crash fire that destroyed the plane.

What happened

During the initial climb phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the right engine immediately following liftoff. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend uncontrollably and impact the ground.

Following the impact, a fire broke out at the crash site. While the aircraft was completely destroyed by the flames, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The aircraft involved in the incident was privately owned.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the right engine during the takeoff sequence.

Probable cause

The loss of power in the right engine during the takeoff roll caused the aircraft to stall and crash.