Douglas A-26 Invader crash, May 4, 1971 (1 killed), Sprin...
Douglas A-26 Invader accident on May 4, 1971 near Springerville Arizona, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot failed to maintain flying...
- Date: May 4, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas A-26 Invader
- Location: Springerville Arizona, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot failed to maintain flying speed during a steep bank on the drop run, aggravated by a poorly planned approach and high density altitude.
This Aero Union Invader was on a fire fighting retardant drop near Springerville, Arizona, when the pilot lost control while banking steeply on approach to the drop zone. The aircraft crashed in flames and the sole pilot was killed.