Accident Douglas A4D Skyhawk ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 281243
 
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Date:Thursday 20 July 1961
Time:night
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:off Philippines -   Pacific Ocean
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:carrier
Narrative:
Struck the deck of carrier during night landing. Lt Cmdr Allen Price.

Sources:

The Taylor Daily Press 23 July 1961, p2

Revision history:

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