ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 187022
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| Date: | Wednesday 9 July 1969 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Canadair CF-104 Starfighter |
| Owner/operator: | Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) |
| Registration: | 12831 |
| MSN: | 683A-1131 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Karup Air Base -
 Denmark
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RDAF Air Base Karup |
| RDAF Air Base Karup | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The 421 Squadron CF-104 suffered an engine fire on take-off from RDAF Air Base Karup. The pilot, Capt. J.R. Dunlop, successfully ejected. Probable cause was FOD.
Sources:
421 Squadron History, Canada’s Wings, ISBN 0-920002-16-1 (Pg 70)
Canadian Starfighters, CF-104 and CF-104D, 1961-1986, Patrick Martin. ISBN 978-3-935687-98-0 (Pg 140)
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-May-2016 06:02 | yukonjack | Added |
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