ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 160742
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 August 1992 |
| Time: | 21:20 |
| Type: | Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk |
| Owner/operator: | USAF |
| Registration: | 82-0801 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 8mls NE of Holloman AFB, NM -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Holloman AFB, NM |
| Holloman AFB, NM | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The aircraft crashed near Holloman Air Force Base, and was destroyed on impact. The pilot ejected safely. The cause was determined to be an improperly installed bleed air duct.
Sources:
AW&ST 10-8-1992
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/day-f-117-crashed-1992-americas-top-secret-stealth-fighter-fell-sky-27591
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Sep-2013 18:24 | harro | Added |
| 02-Aug-2018 11:18 | gerard57 | Updated [Source] |
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