ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 54969
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| Date: | Friday 4 March 1977 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Lockheed CF-104D Starfighter |
| Owner/operator: | Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) |
| Registration: | 104656 |
| MSN: | 583A-5326 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Dünsbach -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | CFB Baden-Soellingen (EDSB) |
| CFB Baden-Soellingen (EDSB) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The 421 Squadron CF-104D with a crew of two, was tasked for a low-level navigation mission. Shortly after departing CFB Baden-Soellingen, the aircraft was seen emerging from a low cloud base in a gradual descent. The aircraft struck the ground and exploded. Neither crew member attempted an ejection and they died instantly in the crash. Investigation found that all aircraft systems appeared to be serviceable. The probable cause of the accident was a result of the aircraft striking the ground while the pilot was attempting to maintain visual contact in marginal weather conditions.
Sources:
Local newspaper
DFS Flight Comment, 1977, Issue 2
421 Squadron History, Canada’s Wings, ISBN 0-920002-16-1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Apr-2010 22:40 | Anon. | Updated [Total fatalities, Total occupants, Location] |
| 23-Aug-2011 02:57 | Uli Elch | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Country, Source, Narrative] |
| 11-Jan-2016 05:11 | yukonjack | Updated [Aircraft type, Cn, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 23-Dec-2018 22:20 | TB | Updated [Location] |
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