Accidents and Incidents
As of December 2011, the L-1011 was involved in 32 aviation occurrences, including 11 hull-loss accidents, with 539 fatalities.
Of the four pioneering wide-body aircraft (Boeing 747, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, L-1011 and Airbus A300/A310 family), the Lockheed L-1011 had comparatively few accidents and a better safety record than its competitors.
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