Douglas A-26 Invader crash, Aug 7, 1952 (2 killed), Wiesb...
Douglas A-26 Invader accident on August 7, 1952 near Wiesbaden-Erbenheim AFB Hesse, Germany with 2 fatalities. Cause: An engine exploded during the...
- Date: August 7, 1952
- Aircraft: Douglas A-26 Invader
- Location: Wiesbaden-Erbenheim AFB Hesse, Germany
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: An engine exploded during the initial climb.
Shortly after takeoff from Wiesbaden Erbenheim AFB, an engine exploded while the aircraft was climbing. Two crew bailed out and were rescued, while the other two were killed when the aircraft crashed.