ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 218210
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| Date: | Tuesday 19 October 1971 |
| Time: | 13:19 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman E-2B Hawkeye |
| Owner/operator: | United States Navy (USN) |
| Registration: | 151721 |
| MSN: | 41 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Aircraft missing |
| Location: | Sea of Japan -
 Japan
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | USS Midway (CVA-41) |
| USS Midway (CVA-41) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Aircraft was on final approach when an A7 crossed the pattern and clipped the E2's wing. This caused a loss of hydraulic pressure and control of the aircraft. All personnel aboard the E-2B were lost. The A-7 almost made it back to Japan. The pilot ejected and was recovered by helicopter.
Sources:
https://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries19.html
I was an eye witness to the accident and have access to the US Navy teletype press release. (attached)
Images:
Press release of crash information and artwork (mine) from USS Midway (CVA-41) 1971 cruisebook.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Nov-2018 08:22 | ahdwstag | Added |
| 28-Feb-2022 16:43 | TB | Updated [Other fatalities] |
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