Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer crash, Apr 8, 1950 (10 killed)
Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer accident on April 8, 1950 near Liepaja Courland (Kurzeme), Latvia with 10 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by Soviet fighter...
- Date: April 8, 1950
- Aircraft: Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
- Location: Liepaja Courland (Kurzeme), Latvia
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Shot down by Soviet fighter aircraft
A US Navy PB4Y-2 Privateer on an electronic surveillance patrol over the Baltic Sea was intercepted by Soviet fighters and shot down. It crashed into the sea off Liepaja, Latvia, and all ten crew members were killed.