This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Tuesday 14 February 1956 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas A3D-1 Skywarrior |
| Owner/operator: | United States Navy |
| Registration: | 135424 |
| MSN: | 32/10317 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | N of Edwards AFB, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | NAS Patuxent River, MD |
Due to landing gear failure, the crew bailed out near Edwards AFB, CA. Empty plane remained airborne and was shot down by three friendly USAF F-100 jet fighters over the California desert north of Edwards AFB.
Sources:
http://forgottenjets.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/A3D.html
Napa Valley Register 14 FEB 1956, p1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-May-2021 11:45 | ASN archive | Added |
| 01-Jan-2022 14:58 | TB | Updated [Cn, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Source, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation