Date & Time:
Feb 26, 1954
Type of aircraft:
Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Operator:
Registration:
44-92069
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fairchild - Fairchild
MSN:
66
YOM:
1946
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful training mission, the crew was returning to Fairchild AFB. After touchdown, the pilot completed the braking procedure and vacated the runway via a taxiway when one of the main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft came to a halt in flames and while all occupants were able to evacuate safely, the aircraft was completely destroyed by fire. It was reported that one of the undercarriage collapsed and punctured a fuel tank. The fire could not be extinguished in time.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage collapsed during taxi.
