Accident Douglas A4D Skyhawk ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 275637
 
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Date:Wednesday 27 December 1961
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic A4 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:ca 6 mi S of Rutledge, GA -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Andrews AFB, MD
Destination airport:Brookley AFB, AL
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Navy jet crashed during cross-country flight. Marine Capt Donald R. Hutson (29), Alvin Callender Field, LA. Type not confirmed.

Sources:

Star News 27 December 1961, p12

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
18-Feb-2022 22:10 TB Added
18-Feb-2022 22:17 TB Updated [Aircraft type, Narrative]
05-Jun-2022 20:15 TB Updated [Aircraft type]

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