The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Convair Charger, Model 48 Accident Investigation Report Collection SDASM.SC.10029

Alan Renga
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
6/9/2015
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101


Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Convair Charger, Model 48 Accident Investigation Report Collection Accident Investigation Report
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10029
Physical Description: 0.4 Cubic Feet 1 Box
Date (inclusive): 1960-1965
Abstract: The collection contains reports, correspondences, and photos of the Convair Charger Model 48 crash on October 19, 1965.

Biographical / Historical

Founded by Reuben H. Fleet in 1923, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (later Convair) became one of the most significant aircraft manufacturers in American History. For roughly 60 years this prolific company was synonymous with San Diego. Convair was responsible for the PBY Catalina, B-24 Liberator, F-102 Delta Dagger, as well as the Atlas missile.
The last complete aircraft to be built by Convair was the Model 48 Charger. The Navy had issued a requirement for a new counter-insurgency aircraft. Convair proceeded with the manufacturing of a prototype. By the time it rolled out of the factory on September 29, 1964, the navy had decided on another design. However, the Army and the Marines preferred the Charger, so a flight test contract was awarded. Before a scheduled “fly off” could take place, the Model 48 was destroyed during a test flight by a navy pilot; another example was not built.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Preferred Citation

Item, Convair Charger Model 48 Accident Collection, Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”

Scope and Contents

This collection includes documents, notes and photos all relating to the crash of the Model 48.

Related Materials

Consolidated Convair Collection J. H. Famme Collection Ryan Aviation Collection

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Convair Model 48 Charger
San Diego International Airport
General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division
Aircraft accidents
Convair Model B-32 Dominator
Convair Model 106
General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division
Convair San Diego

 

Box 1 of 1 Series I: Documents relating to the crash of the Model 48.

Physical Description: Folder 1: File Index. (paper) Folder 2: A-1 Accident report documentation. (9 photos, papers) Folder 3: A-2 Action. Correspondence from J. H. Famme and R. C. Sebold to Division Staff. (papers) Folder 4: A-3 Administrative, Authority S.P.’s. (empty) Folder 5: A-4 Aircraft, Engine & Propeller times. (papers) Folder 6: A-5 Board Meeting Minutes. Correspondence from R. E. Strayer. (papers) Folder 7: A-6 Eye Witness Statements. (papers) Folder 8: A-7 FAA Form 453 & 284. (paper) *copy of original note on original folder in new folder. Folder 9: A-8 Flight Log. (paper) Folder 10: A-9 Instruments Power Plant Tape Readings. (papers) Folder 11: A-10 Insurance. (papers) Folder 12: A-11 Investigative Items. (papers & 18 photos) Folder 13: A-12 L/h Engine-S/n 223. (papers & 40 photos) Folder 14: A-13 Newspaper Clippings. (newspaper) Folder 15: A-14 Personal Data. (papers) Folder 16: A-15 Photo Requests. (papers) Folder 17: A-16 Pilot Statement. (papers) Folder 18: A-17 Ryan Damage. (paper) Folder 19: A-18 Sketch of wreck. (drawings/papers) Folder 20: A-19 USN. Memorandum from Davis. (papers) Folder 21: Preliminary Report 10-22-65. (papers & 3 photos) Folder 22: Miscellaneous Items. (papers) Folder 23: Convair Mode 48 Charger Prototype: Familiarization Information for Flight Personnel. (booklet) Folder 24: Convair Mode 48 Charger Prototype: Flight Test report. (booklet) Folder 25: Convair Mode 48 Charger Prototype: Detail Specifications. (booklet) Folder 26: Specific Operating Instructions YT74-CP-8 & YT74-CP-10 Turbo Prop Engine. (booklet) Folder 27: Blue Prints. (2 blue prints) Folder 28: Photos of Crash Site. Company #’s 93013 thru 93020, 93028 Dash 2-25, 93029 “ 2- 20. Return to R.E. Strayer, Bldg 69. Photo Taken 10/19/65. (70 photos) Folder 29: Cockpit Photos. (5 photos) Folder 30: S/N 223 Gear Box Bolt Head. (1 photo)