ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 279538
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| Date: | Sunday 25 February 1968 |
| Time: | Mid Day |
| Type: |  Douglas A-4B Skyhawk |
| Owner/operator: | Attack Sqn Forty Six US Navy |
| Registration: | 144997 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Four miles south of NAS Cecil, Florida -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | NAS Cecil, FL |
| NAS Cecil, FL | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
I was the pilot making a precautinary return to NAS Cecil due to mild engine surges, when it failed four miles from runway 36 left. I ejected when the engine exhaust gas temp quickly climbed past limits, the airplane started shaking and smoke filled the cockpit.
Sources:
Dave Dollarhide pilot in command
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Jun-2022 13:57 | TB | Added |
| 18-Nov-2022 06:52 | Dave Dollarhide | Updated [Date, Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Operator, Location, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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