ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 269435
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| Date: | Monday 24 September 1979 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas A-4G Skyhawk |
| Owner/operator: | 805 NAS Royal Australian Navy |
| Registration: | 886 |
| MSN: | N13-154907 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | |
| Location: | Tasman Sea, 355km east of Australia - |
| Phase: | Pushback / towing |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | HMAS Melbourne |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Lost from HMAS Melbourne during heavy seas in the Tasman Sea when the carrier suddenly rolled 20 degrees the aircraft was being positioned on deck at the time. Brakes were fully on and wheels locked. as the aircraft slid 20 ft and then over the starboard side in front of the island. An aircraft tech was in the cockpit at the time but was able to get free and was rescued from the water by HMAS Hobart.
Sources:
Mk 1 eye ball I was 15ft from the aircraft when it departed deck ops.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Nov-2021 07:02 | ScooterMac | Added |
| 07-May-2023 07:20 | Anon. | Updated |
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