ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 55401
Last updated: 23 May 2013
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| Date: | 14-OCT-2005 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Panavia Tornado F3 |
| Operator: | 111 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | ZE962 |
| C/n / msn: | 796/AS115/33 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | North Sea 14km East Leuchars -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Leuchars |
| RAF Leeming |
The aircraft entered an uncontrollable spin while in a steep climb shortly after take off from Leuchars, Fife. The crew ejected safely at approximately 8,000ft and the aircraft crashed into the North Sea. Both crew received minor injuries and were rescued after 40 minutes in the water by Sea King helicopter
Sources:
Scramble 318
http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/aircraft_by_type/tornado.htm
http://www.dasa.mod.uk/modintranet/publications/aircraftAccidents/Tornado.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Jul-2009 10:42 | 80.189.101.69 | Updated |
| 08-Jul-2010 04:41 | 80.189.101.69 | Updated [Phase] |
| 04-Jul-2011 07:28 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Operator, Source, Narrative] |
| 05-Apr-2013 14:47 | Nepa | Updated [Operator] |
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