Convair B-36 Peacemaker crash, Feb 18, 1953, Walker AFB N...
Convair B-36 Peacemaker accident on February 18, 1953 near Walker AFB New Mexico, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The undercarriage collapsed...
- Date: February 18, 1953
- Aircraft: Convair B-36 Peacemaker
- Location: Walker AFB New Mexico, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The undercarriage collapsed on landing.
A USAF Convair B 36 was landing at Walker AFB, New Mexico, on 18 February 1953 when its undercarriage collapsed. The fuel tank was punctured and the aircraft burned on the runway after sliding, but all 22 occupants got out safely.