Douglas A-20 Havoc crash, Oct 27, 1943 (4 killed), Gander...
Douglas A-20 Havoc accident on October 27, 1943 near Gander Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada with 4 fatalities. Cause: The wings collided during a head...
- Date: October 27, 1943
- Aircraft: Douglas A-20 Havoc
- Location: Gander Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The wings collided during a head on practice attack.
A USAAF Douglas A 20C Havoc and an RCAF Hurricane collided in mid air during a practice fight near Gander on 27 October 1943. The Havoc crashed and all four of its crew were killed, while the Hurricane pilot bailed out.