19 fatalities

Aviation Accident: Engine Fire Leads to Crash in the Atlantic Ocean (52-1369)

Atlantic Ocean, WorldFlight

On August 5, 1953, a Convair B-36 Peacemaker (registration 52-1369) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, World in flight. 19 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine fire in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean after an in-flight engine fire caused loss of control. Six crew members were rescued, but 17 were killed, and two survivors later died from their injuries.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft experienced an engine fire while in flight, which resulted in a loss of control. The plane subsequently crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, located approximately 800 kilometers northwest of the British coast. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact date of the incident. ## Casualties and Rescue Operations During the crash, six crew members were successfully rescued. However, 17 other individuals were killed in the accident. In the aftermath, two of the initial survivors later died from injuries sustained during the crash. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine fire in flight. No further details regarding the specific engine failure or contributing factors were provided in the source material.