Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer crash, Jul 16, 1952 (1 killed)
Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer accident on July 16, 1952 near Adak Alaska, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The aircraft was too low on final...
- Date: July 16, 1952
- Aircraft: Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
- Location: Adak Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft was too low on final approach.
On final approach to Adak, the Privateer was too low and struck a sand dune short of the runway. It went out of control and crashed in flames. One crew member was killed and six others were injured.