Convair B-36 Peacemaker crash, May 25, 1955 (15 killed)
Convair B-36 Peacemaker accident on May 25, 1955 near Sterling City Texas, United States with 15 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control in severe...
- Date: May 25, 1955
- Aircraft: Convair B-36 Peacemaker
- Location: Sterling City Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 15
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control in severe turbulence from thunderstorm activity
A USAF B-36J on a training mission from Walker AFB lost wing panels in a thunderstorm and crashed in a flat attitude in desert terrain about 18.5 miles southwest of Sterling City. All 15 crew members were killed.