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| Date: | Monday 24 November 1980 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star |
| Owner/operator: | U.S. Air Force (USAF) |
| Registration: | 58-623 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Minot AFB, ND -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Minot AFB |
| Malmstom AFB |
Catastrophic engine failure on takeoff from Minot AFB, ND. Pilot ejected at about 200 feet and was severely injured due to not fully deployed parachute.
Sources:
Martin G. Melander Maj USAF Ret. I was the pilot flying T-33 58623 24 Nov 1980.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-May-2021 16:51 | ASN archive | Added |
| 04-Sep-2024 05:59 | Martin Melander | Updated [Total fatalities, Total occupants, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
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