ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 82525
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| Date: | 13-APR-1980 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom |
| Operator: | VF-103, US Navy |
| Registration: | 157275 |
| C/n / msn: | 3773 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Mediterranean Sea off USS Saratoga - |
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | USS Saratoga, Mediterranean Sea |
Bridle failed two-thirds of length from starboard aircraft attachment point. Both aircrew felt aircraft decelerate and immediately initiated ejection at the bow while the pilot maintained full control.
Both crew - Lt. J. G.Carlton (pilot) and Lt. (jg) R. Ritorto (navigator) - ejected safely
Sources:
http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/Aircraft_by_Type/F-4_PHANTOM_USA/f4_phantom_US_1980.htm
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries20.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Nov-2010 11:55 | ASN archive | Added |
| 23-Jun-2012 15:22 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Date, Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Total occupants, Total fatalities, Other fatalities, Location, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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