Convair B-36 Peacemaker crash, Aug 5, 1952 (2 killed), Sa...
Convair B-36 Peacemaker accident on August 5, 1952 near San Diego California, United States with 2 fatalities.
- Date: August 5, 1952
- Aircraft: Convair B-36 Peacemaker
- Location: San Diego California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
During a local test flight from San Diego, the No. 5 engine caught fire. The pilot ordered the crew to bail out and steered the aircraft away from the city, but it went out of control and crashed into the sea about 3.5 miles off Mission Beach. Two crew died and six were rescued.