Convair R3Y Tradewind crash, Jul 15, 1953, North Island-H...
Convair R3Y Tradewind accident on July 15, 1953 near North Island-Halsey Field NAS (San Diego) California, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: July 15, 1953
- Aircraft: Convair R3Y Tradewind
- Location: North Island-Halsey Field NAS (San Diego) California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A Convair test aircraft (Tradewind prototype, registration 121455) on a local flight from North Island had control difficulties at cruising altitude. All 11 crew bailed out, and the aircraft dove into the sea off Point Loma and was destroyed. All 11 crew were rescued.