# Lockheed 18-56

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5261642
- Manufacturer (registry): LOCKHEED
- Model: 18-56
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines: 2
- Seats: 17
- Registered aircraft: 10
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-18-56

## ADs that may apply

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (49, newest 10)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW05LA003), Oct 3, 2004: Lockheed 18-56 (N6371C), Midland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the choice of runway used and the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW88FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA035), Dec 7, 1987: Lockheed 250 TRI-GEAR (N400NY), Dallas, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC86FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA179), Aug 28, 1986: Lockheed 18-56 (Howard 250) (N252K), Texarkana, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC84FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA110), Mar 17, 1984: Lockheed 18-56 (N77777), Oneonta, NY, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ATL83LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA087), Jan 11, 1983: Lockheed 18-56 (N520R), Madison, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTA01-201180), Oct 3, 1980: Helio Acft H-250 (N1XV), Baker, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLA40), Jul 24, 1979: Lockheed 18 (N33LM), Brunswick, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA073), Apr 20, 1979: Lockheed 18 (N711BR), Brownsville, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA075), May 1, 1978: Lockheed 18-56 (N9051), Durbin, FL, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB LAX78FUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ03), Oct 12, 1977: Lockheed 18 (N29L), Globe, AZ, substantial damage

All 49: https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-18-56/ntsb

## FAA accident and incident reports (35, newest 10)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20041003022579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041003022579A), Oct 3, 2004: Lkheed 1856 (N6371C), Midland, TX, Destroyed. (-23) On October 3, 2004, at approximately 1624 CDT, N6371C, a Lockheed 18-56, attempted take off on runway 34 at Midland International Airport (maf), Midland,…
- [Incident 19981220033579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981220033579I), Dec 20, 1998: Lkheed 1856LEARSTAR (N6166), Winters/Davis/W, CA, Minor damage. Acft landed gear up. (-5)on returning to home airport aircraft lost hydraulic pressure on main system, pilot tried to put wheels down with the emergency…
- [Accident 19871207082869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871207082869A), Dec 7, 1987: Lkheed 18LKHEED (N400NY), Dallas, TX, Destroyed. Right engine quit and was feathered during approach. Left engine quit on final. Crashed short. Was out of fuel.
- [Accident 19860828046829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860828046829A), Aug 28, 1986: Lkheed 18LKHEED (N252K), Texarkana, AR, Destroyed. The aircraft rolled inverted on missed approach. Balance moment found aft of lg. Pilot had consumed alcohol.
- [Incident 19841110070179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841110070179I), Nov 10, 1984: Lkheed 18LKHEED (N252K), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Pilot and copilot forgot to extend landing gear. Landed gears up.
- [Incident 19840504036229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840504036229I), May 4, 1984: Lkheed 18LKHEED (N2786Y), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Lost oil pressure. Brakes failed on rollout. Veered off side of runway. Hit a parked aircraft. Pilot not rated.
- [Accident 19840316009799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840316009799A), Mar 16, 1984: Lkheed 18LEARSTAR (N77777), Oneonta, NY, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed during illegal drug flight when pilot attempted VFR approach to airport during IMC.
- [Incident 19830404034179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830404034179I), Apr 4, 1983: Lkheed 18LKHEED (N59720), Humacad, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Aircraft found abandoned in a sugar cane field. Aircraft was confiscated by U.S. Customs.
- [Accident 19830111000829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830111000829A), Jan 11, 1983: Lkheed 18LKHEED (N520R), Madison, GA, Destroyed. Lost control on takeoff roll. Dragged a wing and ground looped. Failed to use engines for control. Parking brake on.
- [Incident 19810315089019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810315089019I), Mar 15, 1981: Mooney M20E (N9051), San Jose, CA, Minor damage. Zd aircraft hit short of runway, came up on runway the came to rest 20 feet off side of runway.

All 35: https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-18-56/incidents

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 10, https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-18-56/aircraft
- incidents: 35, https://openairdocs.org/model/lockheed-18-56/incidents

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