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USAF Invader Destroyed by Enemy Fire During Side-by-Side Cruise (64-17669)

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On February 21, 1967, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 64-17669) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Ban Thapachôn, Laos in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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

A USAF Invader was hit by enemy fire while cruising alongside another aircraft. The right wing caught fire, and both planes collided and crashed, killing both crew members.

Incident Overview During a side-by-side cruise with a second USAF Invader, registered 64-17668, the aircraft was struck by enemy fire. The impact caused the right wing to catch fire. The crew of the second aircraft bailed out before the two aircraft collided and crashed. Both crew members of the affected aircraft were killed in the incident. The crew consisted of Captain Dwight Stanley Campbell and Captain Robert Lee Sholl. The official investigation determined that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. The source does not specify the exact date, location, or the registration of the primary aircraft involved in the crash.

Probable cause

Shot down by enemy fire.

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