ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 56781
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| Date: | Tuesday 19 August 1969 |
| Time: | 21:54 UTC |
| Type: |  Canadair CF-104 Starfighter |
| Owner/operator: | Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) |
| Registration: | 12765 |
| MSN: | 683A-1065 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 50 NM NE - CFB Cold Lake, Alberta -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | CFB Cold Lake, Alberta (CYOD) |
| CFB Cold Lake, Alberta (CYOD) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The No. 6 (S/R) Operational Training Unit aircraft was on a low-level training sortie when it suffered a birdstirke on the forward fuselage resulting in engine failure. The pilot, Capt. G.F. Ball ejected successfully.
Sources:
Starfighter, Retrospective of Canadian CF-104 1961-1986, David L. Bashow. ISBN 0-919195-12-1 (Pg 214)
http://www.int-birdstrike.org/Vienna_Papers/IBSC22%20WP21.pdf
https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/tp13549-chapter13-2139.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-2008 00:16 | WJR | Added |
| 26-Aug-2011 01:55 | Uli Elch | Updated [Aircraft type, Location, Source] |
| 16-Mar-2016 06:48 | yukonjack | Updated [Cn, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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