Bird strike Incident Hawker Hunter F Mk 6 IF-46,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 144593
 
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Date:Thursday 19 October 1961
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic HUNT model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Hawker Hunter F Mk 6
Owner/operator:8 Sqn Belgische Luchtmacht
Registration: IF-46
MSN: 8791
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Chièvres AFB, Hainaut -   Belgium
Phase: Approach
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Chièvres AB (B)
Destination airport:Chièvres AB (B)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
IF46 c/n 8791 Line-Nr.: Build Nr.: Build by: Fokker
22/11/57: taken on charge by Belgische Luchtmacht
28/11/57: to 9 Wing, Bierset
12/08/58: to Fairey for modifications/overhaul
18/03/59: stored Koksijde upon completion of modifications
19/03/59: to 7 Wing 8 Squadron, Chièvres (OV-A)
12/10/59: Sustained cat.1 (minor) damage when burst tire during landing at Chièvres
02/03/60: to Sabca for further modifications/repairs/servicing
22/02/61: to 7 Wing, 8 Squadron, Chièvres
19/10/61: Sustained cat.3 damage due to birdstrike on approach to Chièvres
31/10/61: Not repaired - downgraded to Cat5.(scrap) and struck of charge (tt: 461:00 hrs)
08/01/62: to Wevelgem and broken-up for spares

Sources:

http://belmilac.wetpaint.com/page/Part+2%3A+IF26+-+IF50

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
19 November 1961 IF-46 8 Sqn Belgische Luchtmacht 0 Chièvres AFB, Hainaut w/o

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
25-Mar-2012 09:00 Dr. John Smith Added
25-Mar-2012 09:02 Dr. John Smith Updated [Aircraft type]
07-May-2013 14:57 Nepa Updated [Operator, Narrative]
13-Jan-2020 16:50 stehlik49 Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Operator]
06-Nov-2022 20:46 Ron Averes Updated [Location]

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