ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 148160
Last updated: 24 May 2013
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Date:14-JAN-1969
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic F4 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
Operator:US Navy
Registration: 155793
C/n / msn:
Fatalities:Fatalities: / Occupants:
Other fatalities:27
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:USS Enterprise, off Hawaii -   Pacific Ocean
Phase: Standing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Destroyed in fire 14. Jan. 1969 on USS Enterprise, off Hawaii.
A "Zuni" rocket on a parked F-4 exploded, causing fires and additional explosions.
Total 27 killed, 314 injured, 15 aircraft destroyed.

Sources:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Enterprise_(CVN-65)


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31-Aug-2012 03:20 Uli Elch Added
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