Incident Grumman F9F Panther 125129,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 85273
 
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Date:Saturday 5 January 1952
Time:
Type:Grumman F9F Panther
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration: 125129
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Korean Peninsula -   South Korea
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
Departure airport:USS Essex (CV-9) ?
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
Hit by AAA, hydraulic failure, large hole in port wing stub.
Pilot LTJG Francis N. Jones USN, uninjured.

This aircraft was probably being operated by VF-51 from USS Essex ( CV-9 ).

Sources:

http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
08-May-2013 06:44 angels one five Updated [Operator, Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Narrative]
08-May-2013 12:27 angels one five Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Narrative]
14-Apr-2024 18:28 Nepa Updated [Operator, Departure airport, Operator]

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