Incident Grumman A-6 Intruder ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 276884
 
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Date:Saturday 5 December 1987
Time:16:57
Type:Silhouette image of generic A6 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Grumman A-6 Intruder
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:carrier -
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Arresting gear failed on landing on carrier. Crew ejected. Airplane continued airborn a wile before crashed into the sea.

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmkv-gsqvlo from 12:22 to 12:46

Revision history:

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