Douglas A-26 Invader | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The pilot completed a VFR approach to Homer in poor weather conditions. After touchdown on a contaminated runway, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest into soft ground. All five occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was written off. At the time of the accident, the runway was contaminated with ice, slush and snow.

Probable cause:

The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions despite the fact he was rated in aircraft for VFR flights only. He misjudged distance, speed and altitude and failed to initiate a go-around.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas A-26A Invader in Nakhon Phanom: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1966

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

64-17643

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

28671

YOM:

1944

Location:

Nakhon Phanom

Nakhon Phanom (นครพนม)

Country:

Thailand

Region:

Asia

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Circumstances:

The crew was returning to Nakhon Phanom Airport following a strike over Laos. On final approach, both engines failed simultaneously. The airplane stalled and crashed few km short of runway threshold. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
Maj George G. Duke,
Cpt Miles T. Tanimoto.

Probable cause:

Failure of both engines due to fuel starvation or fuel miscalculation on part of the crew following a long patrol mission.

Crash of a Douglas B-26C Invader in Chile: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1966

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

812

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Santiago - Antofagasta

MSN:

7050

YOM:

1941

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Crashed in unknown circumstances while completing a flight from Santiago to Antofagasta. The airplane crashed in a mountainous area, killing both pilots.

Crash of a Douglas B-26B Invader in Niquelândia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1965

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

5155

Flight Phase:

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Schedule:

Parnamirim – Brasília

MSN:

28694

YOM:

1944

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in Niquelândia while completing a flight from Parnamirim AFB (Natal), to Brasília. Two crew members were killed and two others survived.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B Invader in Scottsbluff: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1965 at 2009 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Banner Oil Company

Registration:

N67907

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

28036

YOM:

1944

Location:

Scottsbluff

Nebraska

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

10846

Captain / Total hours on type:

94.00

Circumstances:

While approaching Scottsbluff Airport in marginal weather conditions, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames few miles short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control apparently caused by icing conditions. The pilot entered an area of known icing conditions and the airplane was not adequately equipped for airframe icing.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas TB-26B Invader in Lima

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1965

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

847

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Delivery

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Lima – Santiago

MSN:

18893

YOM:

1943

Location:

Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez

Lima

Country:

Peru

Region:

South America

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Circumstances:

While taking off from Lima-Callao Airport, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames. All four crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. The crew was performing a delivery flight from the US to Santiago de Chile.

Crash of a Douglas TB-26C Invader in Manabelque

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1964

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

416

Flight Phase:

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MSN:

18864

YOM:

1943

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Crashed in unknown circumstances, injuring all four crew members.

Crash of a Douglas B-26C Invader in Roosevelt: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1964 at 1500 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Moseley Aviation

Registration:

N8037E

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Fire fighting

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Deer Valley - Deer Valley

Location:

Roosevelt

Arizona

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Circumstances:

The pilot, sole on board, departed Deer Valley to take part to a firefighting mission near Roosevelt. While flying at low height and starting a swath run, the airplane struck the ground and crashed. The pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas B-26 Invader in Peldehue: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1964

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

823

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Peldehue - Peldehue

MSN:

7040

YOM:

1941

Location:

Peldehue

Región Metropolitana de Santiago

Country:

Chile

Region:

South America

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Circumstances:

The crew was performing a demonstration flight, taking part to the celebrations of the 34th Anniversary of the Chilean Air Force. While approaching at low height in front of 6,000 spectators, the left engine caught fire. The captain modified his route and left the area to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft lost height. While the captain was able to bail out, both other crew members, the copilot and the flight mechanic, were killed when the airplane crashed in flames in an open field.

Probable cause:

In-flight fire on the left engine.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-66-DL Invader near Quảng Ngãi: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1963

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Registration:

44-34681

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

27960

YOM:

1944

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Circumstances:

En route, the right wing failed. The airplane entered a dive and eventually crashed in a huge explosion, killing all three crew members.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right wing in flight due to a structural failure caused by a fatigue of its components consecutive to an abusive usage in situations the aircraft was not devoted.