ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 54982
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| Date: | Friday 4 May 1973 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Canadair CF-104 Starfighter |
| Owner/operator: | Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) |
| Registration: | 104769 |
| MSN: | 683A-1069 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Cold Lake - Primrose Weapons Range -
 Canada
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | CFB Cold Lake, Alberta (CYOD) |
| CFB Cold Lake, Alberta (CYOD) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The aircraft operated by 417 (OT) Squadron, was on a simulated tactical weapons delivery sortie at the Primrose Weapons Range. During the simulated attack, the aircraft entered a steep dive from which the pilot had difficulty recovering due to the APC stick kicker preventing a quick pullup. The pilot was eventually able to overcome the stick kicker but he struck a tree severely damaging the aircraft. The pilot, Capt. J.B. Croll, ejected at very low altitude and high speed. He received several injuries from which he recovered.
Sources:
Starfighter, Retrospective of Canadian CF-104 1961-1986, David L. Bashow. ISBN 0-919195-12-1
http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/PROJECT/Biographies/C/Croll_John_CF-104/Croll_John_CF-104.htm
http://rwrwalker.ca/CF_104700_104771_detailed.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Aug-2011 02:54 | Uli Elch | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator] |
| 11-Apr-2016 19:01 | yukonjack | Updated [Cn, Total fatalities, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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