Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer crash, May 8, 1954 (7 killed)
Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer accident on May 8, 1954 near Sơn La Sơn La Province, Vietnam with 7 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was shot down by...
- Date: May 8, 1954
- Aircraft: Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
- Location: Sơn La Sơn La Province, Vietnam
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire.
A French Navy Consolidated Privateer was shot down by enemy antiaircraft fire and crashed near Son La on 8 May 1954. Seven of the nine crew were killed, the other two were injured, and the aircraft was written off.