Accident Douglas A4D Skyhawk ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 274851
 
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Date:Wednesday 10 October 1956
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic A4 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:near China Lake, CA -   United States of America
Phase:
Nature:Military
Departure airport:NOTS China Lake, CA
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Navy A4D Skyhawk attack bomber crashed during emergency landing on a dry lake. Pilot Lt Benjamin Hooks.

Sources:

San Bernardino Sun 12 October 1956, p35

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
29-Jan-2022 21:32 TB Added
28-Aug-2022 08:45 TB Updated [Aircraft type, Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative]

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