Accident Grumman F9F-6 Cougar 128166,
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Date:Friday 9 October 1953
Time:
Type:Grumman F9F-6 Cougar
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration: 128166
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:USS Essex -   Pacific Ocean
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:USS Essex/VF-142
Narrative:
Crashed onto the deck and fell overboard. Lt Cmdr James Leonard Naftzger (38).

Sources:

AAIR (KDECROS)

Revision history:

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