Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 October 1969
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 18-56-23 Lodestar
Owner/operator: private
Registration Number: N170L
Location: Golden Gate, FL –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft fuel systemAircraft fuel system
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident

An emergency landing occurred following a fire originating in the aircraft, resulting in complete combustion upon impact.An emergency landing occurred following a fire originating in the aircraft, resulting in complete combustion upon impact.
Description
The airplane operated on a ferry flight to a maintenance facility. En route a fire started in the airplane. An emergency landing was carried out and the airplane burned out on the ground. PROBABLE CAUSE: Pwr plt-fuel leaks from undetermined source.
Primary Cause
Pwr plt-fuel leaks from undetermined source.Pwr plt-fuel leaks from undetermined source.Share on: