Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer crash, Jul 27, 1951 (9 killed)
Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer accident on July 27, 1951 near Iwakuni AFB Chūgoku, Japan with 9 fatalities.
- Date: July 27, 1951
- Aircraft: Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
- Location: Iwakuni AFB Chūgoku, Japan
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Shortly after a night takeoff from Iwakuni Air Base, the Privateer 59992 was climbing when it struck the top of a hill on Atata Island about 6 km northeast of the base. All nine crew were killed.