ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 254059
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| Date: | Wednesday 29 November 1961 |
| Time: | c. 21:00 |
| Type: |  Douglas A4D Skyhawk (2x) |
| Owner/operator: | United States Marine Corps (USMC) |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Morehead City, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | MCAS Cherry Point, NC |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Two Skyhawk collided over the mouth of Newport River. 1°Lt Charles A. Brunt (25) died in the wreckage. Capt Harris J. Fennell (28) ejected safely into the river.
Sources:
Youngstown Vindicator 30 November 1961, p1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Apr-2021 08:11 | TB | Added |
| 18-Feb-2022 20:05 | TB | Updated [Time, Location, Narrative] |
| 05-Jun-2022 20:15 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type] |
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