Douglas A-26 Invader crash, Nov 7, 1952 (3 killed), Mt Fi...
Douglas A-26 Invader accident on November 7, 1952 near Mt Finestra Campania, Italy with 3 fatalities. Cause: The cause was an engine failure..
- Date: November 7, 1952
- Aircraft: Douglas A-26 Invader
- Location: Mt Finestra Campania, Italy
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The cause was an engine failure.
During the joint exercise Passo Lungo, the USAF Douglas A 26 Invader suffered an engine failure in flight on 7 November 1952 and crashed on the slope of Mount Finestra, west of Cava de' Tirreni. It was destroyed on impact and all three crew members were killed.