Convair T-29 crash, Nov 4, 1954 (4 killed), Tucson Arizona
Convair T-29 accident on November 4, 1954 near Tucson Arizona, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during initial climb.
- Date: November 4, 1954
- Aircraft: Convair T-29
- Location: Tucson Arizona, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure during initial climb
A USAF Convair T-29 carrying three crew and 12 passengers lost an engine shortly after night takeoff from Tucson. The crew asked to return for an emergency landing, but the aircraft struck power cables during a low turn and crashed near the runway threshold. Four occupants were killed and 11 were injured.