Incident Vought F8U-1 Crusader 146954,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 216900
 
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Date:Friday 5 February 1960
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic F8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Vought F8U-1 Crusader
Owner/operator:USMC
Registration: 146954
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:west of NAS El Centro, CAlifornia -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:NAS Dallas
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Engine failure, Capt Hal W Vincent ejected.

Sources:

Civil Airworthiness

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
30-Oct-2018 18:00 J155 Added
27-Feb-2022 12:38 TB Updated [Total fatalities, Other fatalities, Narrative]
10-Apr-2024 22:25 Nepa Updated [Location, Operator]

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