ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 155906
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Friday 25 February 1966 |
| Time: | 10:20 |
| Type: | Lockheed U-2F |
| Owner/operator: | United States Air Force (USAF) |
| Registration: | 56-6675 |
| MSN: | 342 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | California City, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Edwards AFB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
U-2F Lost on 25 Feb 1966 in California. Civilian Pilot: Hall survived.After aerial refueling aircraft broke up during hard pull-up while leaving Tanker.
Also known as N800X in files.
The pilot's type of maneuver was suspected as the cause of the accident.
Sources:
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1956_2.html
http://www.blackbirds.net/u2/u2local.html
http://www.taiwanairpower.org/u2/aircraft.html
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP74B00447R000100010064-1.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-May-2013 15:04 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 26-May-2015 19:59 | TB | Updated [Operator] |
| 02-Sep-2022 12:13 | KagurazakaHanayo | Updated [Time, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation