Accident Grumman TF-9J Cougar 147293,
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Date:Sunday 14 January 1968
Time:
Type:Grumman TF-9J Cougar
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration: 147293
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:2 mi N of NAS Kingsville, TX -   United States of America
Phase:
Nature:Military
Departure airport:NAS Kingsville, TX/VT-22
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Both crew ejected after radioed a fire had broken out. Instructor Lt George P. Kroyer landed safely. Student pilot Lt J.G. Beverly Thomas Richardson, Jr (24) killed when parachute failed to open.

Sources:

The Victoria Advocat 15 January 1968, p9/16 JAN 1968, p5
Scramble

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
19-Jan-2022 15:09 TB Added
24-Jan-2022 14:16 TB Updated [Source, Narrative]

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