ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 138246
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 November 1971 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Douglas EB-66E Destroyer |
| Owner/operator: | United States Air Force (USAF) |
| Registration: | 54-427 |
| MSN: | 44727 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Udorn (VTED) -
 Thailand
|
| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Udorn (VTED) |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Prior to takeoff at end of runway at Udorn, while running up the engines to get takeoff power, the right engine compressor disintegrated and perforated the forward body fuel tank, causing a huge fire which destroyed the aircraft. Crew escaped with minimal injuries.
Sources:
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1954.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Aug-2011 06:12 | ThW | Added |
| 27-Sep-2011 00:05 | Uli Elch | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Country, Departure airport, Narrative] |
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