Accident Northrop F-89H Scorpion 54-364,
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Date:Tuesday 24 March 1959
Time:
Type:Northrop F-89H Scorpion
Owner/operator:U.S. Air Force (USAF)
Registration: 54-364
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:near Presque Isle AFB, Aroostook County, ME -   United States of America
Phase: Approach
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Presque Isle AFB, ME
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Exploded and crashed. Observer (26). Pilot bailed out.

Sources:

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 26 March 1959, p32
AAIR

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
05-Nov-2017 20:18 TB Added
25-Jun-2019 15:47 TB Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Phase, Source]

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