Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer crash, Aug 27, 1980, Ramona
Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer accident on August 27, 1980 near Ramona, California, USA, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during...
- Date: August 27, 1980
- Aircraft: Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
- Location: Ramona, California, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Cause: Loss of control during the takeoff roll following a tire burst.
A Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer flying as Tanker 122 on a firefighting mission went out of control during the takeoff roll at Ramona Airport after a tire burst. The aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured, but the airplane was damaged beyond repair.