Aviation News and Photos with David Arkwright: OTD in 1954: a Convair F2Y-1 Sea Dart disintegrates in mid-air in California (US); pilot Charles E. Richbourg dies. The YF2Y-1 – a prototype seaplane jet fighter – was on a demo flight to officials and press. The pilot inadvertently exceeded airframe limitations.

Thursday, 5 November 2026

OTD in 1954: a Convair F2Y-1 Sea Dart disintegrates in mid-air in California (US); pilot Charles E. Richbourg dies. The YF2Y-1 – a prototype seaplane jet fighter – was on a demo flight to officials and press. The pilot inadvertently exceeded airframe limitations.

Shortly after the accident, the program was axed. At that stage the progress made in the performance of carrier-based aircraft made the Sea Dart surplus to US Navy requirements. Video shows the type on trials around 1953.

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Thursday, 5 November 2026

OTD in 1954: a Convair F2Y-1 Sea Dart disintegrates in mid-air in California (US); pilot Charles E. Richbourg dies. The YF2Y-1 – a prototype seaplane jet fighter – was on a demo flight to officials and press. The pilot inadvertently exceeded airframe limitations.

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