This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Thursday 5 December 1957 |
| Time: | 09:52 LT |
| Type: |  Republic RF-84F Thunderflash |
| Owner/operator: | 689th FSqn USAF |
| Registration: | 51-1832 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 2,5 miles ESE from Aviano -
 Italy
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Aviano AFB (I) |
| Aviano AFB |
Engine flame out at 32.000 feet, any attempt to restart it was useful. Pilot ejected trough canopy only when he is sure that aircraft will crash in an open countryside. 1°Lt Edward George O'Rourke safe. Carabinieri signals give location as San Quirino (UD).
Sources:
AFHRA sources
My sources
Carabinieri accident signals held in Archivio Centrale dello Stato
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Feb-2016 09:09 | Anon. | Added |
| 09-Feb-2016 14:46 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location, Phase, Narrative, ] |
| 08-May-2019 16:44 | Bardolino | Updated [Operator, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 07-Jun-2019 18:51 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator, ] |
| 06-Feb-2021 10:14 | Anon. | Updated [Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Operator, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation