ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 191808
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| Date: | 24-AUG-1989 |
| Time: | 2:30pm |
| Type: |  North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco |
| Owner/operator: | USMC |
| Registration: | 155485 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Camp Pendleton |
| Camp Pendleton | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The plane was reported missing as failing to return to base at 2:30pm (took off around 11:30 am). Several days later the names of the missing pilot and observer were released. Capt. Sergio R. Vivaldi & 1st Lt. Joel H. Piehl respectively.
Sources:
DOD records on Mooseroots- Peacetime Casualties (with death dates of Sep 9, 1989). Serial# from ejection history. Story of missing plane & pilots from Los Angeles Times "Marine Corps Identifies Pilot of Missing Aircraft" Aug 29, 1989.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Dec-2016 09:25 | Rodger Asai | Added |
| 10-Dec-2021 23:53 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 28-Mar-2023 08:16 | TB | Updated [Location, Damage] |
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