Convair B-36 Peacemaker crash, Sep 15, 1949 (5 killed), C...
Convair B-36 Peacemaker accident on September 15, 1949 near Carswell AFB (Fort Worth) Texas, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Two propellers...
- Date: September 15, 1949
- Aircraft: Convair B-36 Peacemaker
- Location: Carswell AFB (Fort Worth) Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Two propellers switched to reverse thrust after takeoff
A USAF Convair B 36B (44-92079) crashed into Lake Worth shortly after takeoff from Carswell AFB on 15 September 1949 during a local training sortie. Five of the 13 crew were killed and eight were rescued. The aircraft sank and was lost.