Douglas A-26 Invader crash, Oct 16, 1949 (5 killed), Chin...
Douglas A-26 Invader accident on October 16, 1949 near Chino California, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: The pilot continued under visual...
- Date: October 16, 1949
- Aircraft: Douglas A-26 Invader
- Location: Chino California, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot continued under visual flight rules in instrument conditions.
A USAF Douglas A 26 Invader flying from Sheppard AFB to Long Beach, with a stop at Williams AFB, struck high tension power lines while flying in cloud over the Chino Hills, California, on 16 October 1949. It crashed on the slope of San Juan Hill and all five crew were killed.