Accident Grumman F9F-8T Cougar 147404,
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Date:Sunday 10 April 1960
Time:
Type:Grumman F9F-8T Cougar
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration: 147404
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Peterson AFB, CO -   United States of America
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:San Diego, CA
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Nosed down, hit power pole and crashed. Pilot and mechanic.

Sources:

Youngstown Vindicator 11 April 1960, p21
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82900658/william-sherwood
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52208252/jay-roland-mccay

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
14-May-2018 19:16 j155 Added
09-Apr-2021 07:58 TB Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Location, Phase, Source, Narrative]
06-Jul-2022 14:57 TB Updated [Destination airport]

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